KMC: Community-Funded Activities or Programs
Code: KMC
Adopted: 1/04/07
Readopted: 1/12/11
Orig. Code(s): KMC
The board recognizes that declining district resources may not permit the funding of programs or school activities and facilities. The board understands the important role and positive impact a comprehensive cocurricular and extracurricular program can have on the individual development of its students, the total school climate and the community at large.
Therefore, the board may grant permission to school-related or community individuals, groups or organizations and others to provide financial support and/or conduct fund raising on behalf of the district to operate designated programs activities and facilities. Maintaining equal educational opportunities for all district students to meet the requirements of Title IX will guide the district in all decisions.
In the event an interested group of citizens wishes to financially support the activity, the following elements establish the minimum requirements:
- District business office staff will prepare a budget for the activity;
- The board must approve the activity prior to fund raising;
- The board must approve the minimum amount to be deposited in the district accounts before the activity expenses can be incurred;
- All revenue must be deposited and disbursed from the districts accounts established for this purpose;
- In no circumstance will students be coerced or compelled to participate in fund-raising activities. Students may not be barred from participating in an activity because of a refusal to participate in fund raising activities;
- No direct payments to coaches or advisors unless through the districts payroll process;
- The district shall control the program, activity and or facility after funding requirements have been met;
- Outside organizations may donate funds, equipment or supplies. All donations will be documented;
- Transportation expenses will be charged to the activity;
- A periodic account of all revenue and expenses will be given to the board at the conclusion of the activity;
- The donation must not put the district in violation of Title IX requirements for maintaining equal opportunities for all district students.
The superintendent is directed to develop an administrative regulation to implement this policy, including a process for individuals, groups and organizations interested in submitting proposals to fund district programs or activities. Following superintendent review and recommendation, proposals will be submitted to the board for final approval.
END OF POLICY
Legal Reference(s):
ORS 294.305 - 294.565
ORS 328.441 - 328.470
ORS 332.107
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683 (2006); Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (2006).
