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JJEA Fundraising Method and Purpose

File: JJEA

FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES -- METHOD AND PURPOSE

The schools are institutions of learning. In general, the Board cautions that students and parents should not be expending large amounts of time raising funds for school activities. The Board also recognizes the need for classes and clubs to raise moneys for very specific purposes.

Fund-raising activities by school-related groups must be approved in advance by the superintendent. Fundraising will be only done to support the educational process and goals. The superintendent will notify the board of all fund-raisers at the next board meeting. All fundraisers must comply with the district's Wellness Policy.

There will be no door-to-door solicitation of any kind by the elementary students. Secondary students' door-to-door solicitation will require prior Superintendent approval and the Board will be notified at the next Board meeting. There will be no outside person or organization having direct contact with students in the school system for profit-making fund-raising activities, unless there is a considerable benefit to the school.

A detailed written request for the activity must be presented by the group to the building administrator of the school 10 days in advance of approval being given. The building administrator will coordinate the activity with the Central Office and receive the superintendent's approval.

The activity request must outline the following:

  • The name of the school group seeking the activity.

  • The name of the faculty member responsible for the activity.

  • The specific project of the group.

  • The details of how the activity will be conducted.

  • The projected expenditures of the funds to be raised.

All funds raised must be accounted for in accordance with district auditing procedures.

Reference: Policy JL -- RSU 1 Wellness Policy

Title 17, MRSA, Section 331

Adopted: November 17, 2008

Revised: April 27, 2011

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