Policy 3531 - Student Fund Raising For Charitable Purposes

Student fundraising for charitable purposes is permissible when specifically pre-approved by the building principal. Funds raised by students for charitable purposes will be considered non-associated student body private funds and will be subject to all district fundraising policies and procedures. These funds will be held in trust in one or more separate accounts within the district ASB fund or in a separate trust fund of the district and will be disbursed for the purpose determined by the student group(s) conducting the fundraiser as approved by the building principal. 

The district shall withhold an amount (or otherwise be compensated) for the direct costs of its services when appropriate. 

Prior to participation in the fundraiser, supporters and prospective customers must be notified of the intended use of the proceeds and informed that the proceeds are not ASB funds, but will be held in trust by the district exclusively for the specified purpose(s). 

As provided by RCW28A.325.030, charitable purpose does not include any activity related to assisting a campaign for election of a person to an office or for the promotion or opposition to a ballot proposition. 

Prizes shall not be awarded from the proceeds of charitable fundraisers. Schools shall not receive rebates of commissions from charitable fundraisers in order to not detract from the purpose of the event. 

The Superintendent or his/her designee shall establish procedures pertaining to fundraising for charitable purposes. 

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