Policy 7:325

Students

Student Fund-Raising Activities

School-sponsored student fund-raising plans are approved by the Building Principal based on the following stipulations:

1. Fund-raising efforts shall not conflict with instructional activities or programs.
2. Fund-raising efforts must be voluntary.
3. Student safety is paramount and door-to-door solicitations are prohibited.
4. For school-sponsored student organizations, a school staff member must supervise the fund-raising activities and the Business Manager must safeguard the student activity funds financial accounts.
5. The fund-raising efforts must be to support the organization’s purposes and/or activities, a charitable cause, or the educational experiences of students generally.
6. The funds shall be used to the maximum extent possible for the designated purpose.

Only school-sponsored student fundraising is permitted on school grounds during school hours or during any school activity. Only the following organizations may solicit students:

1. School-sponsored student organizations; and
2. Parent and/or student organizations that are recognized pursuant to policy 8:90, Parent Organizations.

Adopted: March 2, 1998
Revised: July 20, 2009