Code Number: 505.8
The Sioux City Community School Board of Education believes that fundraising, including online crowdfunding campaigns, can further the interests of the District. The purpose of this policy is to establish parameters for school-sponsored fund-raising activities and this policy does not apply to the activities of parent support organizations such as PTA’s or other booster clubs or groups that are independent but supportive of the District. Any person or entity acting on behalf of the District under this policy and wishing to conduct a fundraising campaign for the benefit of the District shall begin the process by seeking prior approval from the building Principal.
Money or items raised by a fundraising campaign (including crowdfunding) will be the property of the District and will be used only in accordance with the terms for which they were approved and in accordance with all applicable District policies.
Approval of the requests shall depend on factors including, but not limited to:
- 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 by fundraising campaign or crowdfunding platform;
- Equity in funding; and
- Other factors deemed relevant or appropriate by the District
If approved, the requestor shall be responsible for preparing all materials and information related to the fundraising campaign and keeping the District administration apprised of the status of the campaign.
The requestor is responsible for compliance with all state and federal laws and other relevant District policies and procedures. All items and money generated 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.
See Board Policies 802, 871.5 and 504.1 (AR504.1).
- First Adoption:
- 1984-07-10
- Revision Adoption:
- September 12, 1995/ October 10, 2000/ February 26, 2007/ March 28, 2011/ April 7, 2016/ June 26, 2017
- Reviewed Dates:
- April 26, 2017
- Legal Reference:
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Iowa Code § 279.8
Senior Class of Pekin High School v. Tharp, 154 N. W. 2d 874 (Iowa 1967).