| Policy |
Any gift of personal property presented to the school district must be accompanied by a letter from the donor identifying the subject and purpose of the gift and any restrictions that may apply for official action and recognition by the board of education.
To be accepted, a gift must satisfy the following criteria:
1. Have a purpose that benefits the education of students.
2. Be offered by a donor acceptable to the Board of Education.
3. Will not incur a net expense to the school system, including costs for additional staff.
4. Will not begin a program which the Board of Education would be unwilling to take over when the gift or grant funds are exhausted.
5. Would not bring undesirable or hidden costs to the school district.
6. Will place no restrictions on the educational program.
7. Will not be inappropriate or harmful to the educational purpose or process.
8. Will not imply endorsement of any business or product.
9. Will not be in conflict with any provision of the school code or public law, rules, regulations or policies of the school board or any state, federal or local laws or constitutions.
All donations and gifts of personal property shall become school district property.
A letter of appreciation signed by the Chairperson of the Board of Education shall be sent to a donor.
Any gift rejected by the board of education shall be returned to the donor or the donor's estate within 60 days, with a statement indicating the reason for rejection of such gift. |