704.06 FUNDRAISING WITHIN THE DISTRICT

 

 

Students may raise funds for school-sponsored events with the permission of the school board.  The school board delegates to the superintendent that authority to approve routine student fundraising as deemed appropriate, example team apparel sales.  Collection boxes for school fundraising must have prior approval from the principal or designee before being placed on school property.

All funds generated from district-sponsored student fundraising will be placed in the district’s student activity fund or booster account as specified by the sponsor.  The Superintendent will develop necessary regulations to ensure the equity of student fundraising efforts.

All items and money generated from online fundraising are subject to the same controls and regulations as other district property and shall be deposited or inventoried accordingly. No money raised or items purchased shall be distributed to individual employees.

Legal Reference:    

Senior Class of Pekin High School v. Tharp, 154 N.W.2d 874 (Iowa 1967).

Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 279.42; 565.6.

 

Cross Reference:

508.01 Class or Student Group Gifts

704.4   Gifts - Grants - Bequests

904.2   Advertising and Promotion

 

Date of Approval:  8/14/1995                              Date of Review: 05/13/2024                     Date of Revision:  05/13/2024

704.06R1 FUNDRAISING WITHIN THE DISTRICT REGULATION

All district sponsored fundraising will be approved by the school board. Once approved, funds collected related to district affiliated fundraising will be placed in the appropriate fund in accordance with applicable laws and board policies. Prior to approval of district affiliated fundraising efforts, the board will consider:

  • Compatibility with the district’s educational program, mission, vision, core values, and beliefs; 

  • Congruence with the district and school goals that positively impact student performance; 

  • The district’s instructional priorities; 

  • The manner in which donations are collected and distributed; 

  • Equity in funding; and 

  • Other factors deemed relevant or appropriate by the district. 

 

Student Fundraising 

Student fundraising can enhance a student’s educational experience, but it must not be at the expense of the safety and education of the district’s students. The following are additional regulations to assist the administration in developing procedures necessary for successful fundraising efforts:

  • Students will not be asked to solicit door to door. 

  • Students who do not wish to engage in fundraising efforts will be provided an alternative community service option to apply toward credit of funds raised. The alternative option will not be unduly burdensome or onerous when compared to the fundraising activity. 

  • Funds raised for a participatory student activity will be equally applied to all students regardless of their participation in fundraising efforts. 

  • All funds generated from district sponsored student fundraising efforts will be deposited in the student activity fund or booster account as specified by sponsor. 

  • No school district employee or other individual affiliated with the district may deposit student fundraising funds into any other private account. 

  • All funds received from student fundraising are the property of the district.

 

Approved:  05/13/2024              Reviewed:  __________                Revised:  __________