The Governing Board may accept any gift, grant, or bequest of money, property, or service to the district from any individual, private agency or organization, or other public agency that desires to support the district's educational program. While greatly appreciating suitable donations, the Board shall reject any gift which may directly or indirectly impair its authority to make decisions in the best interest of district students or its ability or commitment to provide equitable educational opportunities.
(cf. 0100 - Philosophy)
(cf. 0200 - Goals for the School District)
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
(cf. 1260 - Educational Foundation)
Before accepting any gift, grant, or bequest, the Board shall carefully consider any conditions or restrictions imposed by the donor to ensure their consistency with the district's vision, philosophy, and operations. If the Board believes the district will be unable to fully satisfy the donor's conditions, the gift shall not be accepted.
(cf. 0000 - Vision)
In addition, the Board shall ensure that acceptance of the gift, grant, or bequest does not:
1. Involve creation of a program which the Board would be unable to sustain when the donation is exhausted
2. Entail undesirable or excessive costs
3. Promote the use of violence, drugs, tobacco, or alcohol or the violation of any law or district policy
(cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs)
(cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco)
4. Imply endorsement of any business or product or unduly commercialize or politicize the school environment
(cf. 1325 - Advertising and Promotion)
Any gift of books and instructional materials shall be accepted only if they meet regular district criteria for selection of instructional materials.
(cf. 6161.1 - Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials)
All gifts, grants, and bequests shall become district property. Donors are encouraged to donate all gifts to the district rather than to a particular school. At the Superintendent or designee's discretion, a gift may be used at a particular school.
When any gift of money received by the district is not immediately used, it shall be placed in the county treasury in accordance with law. (Education Code 41030-41031)
The Superintendent or designee shall annually provide a report to the Board indicating the gifts, grants, and/or bequests received on behalf of the district in the preceding fiscal year. The report shall include a statement of account and expenditure of all gifts of money and an inventory of all gifts of physical assets.
(cf. 3440 - Inventories)
(cf. 3460 - Financial Reports and Accountability)
Appreciation
The Board may show appreciation for any donation to the district in any manner it deems appropriate. Such appreciation may take the form of letters of recognition or Board resolutions; plaques, commendations, or awards; planting of commemorative trees or gardens; or naming or renaming of buildings, grounds, or facilities. Conferment of any such honor shall be in accordance with applicable Board policy.
(cf. 1150 - Commendations and Awards)
(cf. 7310 - Naming of Facility)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
1834 Acquisition of materials and apparatus
35160 Powers and duties
35162 Power to sue, be sued, hold and convey property
41030 School district may invest surplus monies from bequest or gifts
41031 Special fund or account in county treasury
41032 Authority of school board to accept gift or bequest; investments; gift of land requirements
41035 Advisory committee
41036 Function of advisory committee
41037 Rules and regulations
41038 Applicability of other provisions of chapter
Management Resources:
WEB SITES
California Consortium of Education Foundations: http://www.cceflink.org
Policy FALLBROOK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: December 5, 2011 Fallbrook, California