CODE: 5136
SECTION: PUPILS
FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES
The West Milford Board of Education recognizes the value of having pupils participate in fund-raising activities, both as individuals and as groups, in order to help defray the cost of certain non-curricular field trips, or other worthwhile programs, or in support of a Board-approved charitable cause.
For purposes of this policy, "pupil fund raising" shall include the solicitation and collection of money from pupils for any purpose and shall include the collection of money in exchange for tickets, papers, or any other goods or services except those goods and services which are part of a Board-approved program of the schools.
The West Milford Board of Education prohibits the collection of money in school or on school property or at any school-sponsored event by a pupil for personal benefit. Collection of money by school organizations approved by the Board shall be approved by the principal. Collections by organizations outside the schools or by pupils on behalf of such organizations shall be approved by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.
The Board shall not be responsible for the protection of or the accounting of funds collected from pupils by organizations outside the schools, by teaching staff members when not required to collect money for a Board-approved purpose, and by school-connected organizations. Funds raised by school-sponsored activities shall be deposited in the proper district accounts.
The Board prohibits fund-raising activities by school-sponsored groups or outside organizations that encourage or require door-to-door solicitation by students.
Distribution of any materials or solicitations by students or student organizations shall occur only with the principal’s approval:
1. before or after the school day.
2. before and during homeroom period.
3. lunch periods, and is restricted to the following locations:
a. cafeteria
b. student lounge
c. entrance lobby
d. ticket windows, without hindering the normal flow of traffic.
First Reading: December 12, 2000
Adopted: December 19, 2000