KH Gifts to Schools

KH 

Gifts to Schools 

Any organization or individual making a gift to the district shall have the prior approval of the board. All gifts will be regarded as district property. 

Persons or organizations desiring to make gifts to the schools should contact the superintendent. 

Regulation Information 

Principals may accept on behalf of and for the school district any bequest or gift of money, property, or equipment valued at less than $500.00 for a purpose deemed by the principal to be suitable, and to utilize the bequest or gift as designated. Such gifts must be reported to the Superintendent and comply with accounting and/or inventory control guidelines. 

Any gifts, valued at $500.00 or more, presented to the school district should be accompanied by a letter from the building principal or appropriate administrator for official action and recognition by the Board. School affiliated groups, such as PTA's and student activity groups, shall NOT be exempt from this procedure.  

Acceptance of gifts will not imply endorsement of any product or business. 

Donations from student activity support organizations shall be administered by the respective school principal with the assistance of the activity coordinator and in cooperation with the support organization officers and advisors. 

Donations of equipment shall be made only following consultation with the Supervisor of Maintenance. In the  event the Supervisor of Maintenance has a concern, it should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools  within five working days from the date of notice. 

The staff of U.S.D. 443 shall encourage community participation in the activities of the various schools; however, the primary focus of the school shall not be solicitation of donations. Before accepting gifts the board and principal will consider the following criteria: 

• Have a purpose consistent with those of the school. 
• Will not begin a program which the board would be unwilling to take over when the gift or grant funds  are exhausted. 
• Would not bring undesirable or hidden costs to the school system. 
• Place no restrictions on the school program. 
• Will not be inappropriate or harmful to the best education and/or health of pupils. 
• Will not be in conflict with any provision of the school code or public law. 
• All gifts, grants and bequests shall become school district property. 

Policy Reference: GAJ

Policy Reference: JL

Adoption Date: 12/13/1993, Revised: 07/07/2008