KH: Public Gifts to the District
Code: KH
Adopted: 1/12/11
Gifts which may serve to enhance and extend the work of the schools may be received by the district. It will be the district’s general policy to direct those who desire to make contributions to consider equipment or services that are not likely to be acquired from public fund expenditures.
- Tangible property contributed to the schools becomes the property of the district and is subject to the same controls and regulations that govern the use of other district-owned property.
- Contributions of property or services that may involve major costs for installation or maintenance, or initial or continuing financial commitments from district funds, will be presented by the superintendent for board consideration and approval.
- Any groups planning to raise money for a gift to a school or the educational system will first consult with the principal and superintendent regarding what kind of gift should be made. The superintendent will develop guidelines for accepting gifts. Such guidelines will include a concern for fairness and equity among schools.
- Priority lists of needed and desirable equipment, supplies or services will be kept in each school.
- Conditions for contributions for a scholarship or scholarship fund shall be developed by a scholarship committee appointed by the superintendent and approved by the board.
- All gifts will be subject to the provisions of board policy.
Gifts accepted shall be used for the purpose for which they were donated.
In accepting gifts, the board will be aware of the requirement that there should not be significant differences among the various school facilities. The board will take into consideration any possible Title IX implications when considering acceptance of donations and/or gifts for athletics and activities.
END OF POLICY
Legal Reference(s):
ORS 294.326
ORS 332.075
ORS 332.107
ORS 332.385
Cross Reference(s):
IIA - Instructional Resources/Instructional Materials
