504.5 - Student Fund Raising
504.5 - Student Fund RaisingStudents may raise funds for school-sponsored events with the permission of the principal. Fund raising by students for events other than school-sponsored events is not allowed. Collection boxes for school fund raising must have prior approval from the principal before being placed on school property.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy
Legal Reference: Senior Class of Pekin High School v. Tharp, 154 N.W.2d 874 (Iowa 1967).
Iowa Code §§ 279.8 (1995).
Cross Reference: 502 Student Rights and Responsibilities
503 Student Discipline
504 Student Activities
704.5 Student Activities Fund
904.2 Advertising and Promotion
Approved: March 10, 1997, Aug. 20, 2018
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005, June 14, 2010, Oct 28, 2013, July 16, 2018
Revised: July 12, 2010, Aug. 20, 2018
504.5E - Fundraising Questionnaire and Approval Form
504.5E - Fundraising Questionnaire and Approval FormNumerous issues have been encountered over the years with fundraising activities and some of the challenges may be eliminated with more communication. Please review the following list:
- Fundraisers need PRIOR approval of the Building Principal and Activities Director.
- Purchase orders and numbers are required prior to purchase of materials.
- Fundraisers, such as school carnivals, should be placed on the school calendar.
- When money is collected, receipts are mandatory.
- Once money is collected, it should be immediately returned to supervisors and deposited.
- Door to door sales is the least preferred type of fundraiser.
- Clarify with the salesman such things as:
- The duration of the fundraiser
- Your profit percentage
- Who handles shipping costs
- Who pays for prizes/incentives
Please complete the information below (prior to fundraiser beginning):
Name of group / organization: _________________________________
Type of Fundraiser: _________________________________
Name of Sponsor: _________________________________
Start and End Dates: Start: ___________ End: ____________
Company Name & Address: _________________________________
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Number of students involved: _________________________________
Anticipated revenue: _________________________________
Percentage of gross profit: _________________________________
Profits will be used for? _________________________________
Date submitted to calendar (if applicable): _________________________________
Date reconciliation form completed: _________________________________
Principal’s/Activity Director’s Approval: _________________________________
(Copy sent to AD’s Office) _________________________________