7.325 E Application and Procedures to Involve Students in Fundraising Activities
To be submitted to the Building Principal
Organization Name | School | |
Activity | Activity Dates |
This application must be approved before involving students in a fundraising activity. Only the following organizations are permitted to involve students in fundraising activities while they are on school grounds during school hours or during any school activity: (check at least one box)
☐ School-sponsored student organization; or
☐ Parent organizations and booster clubs that are recognized pursuant to Board policy 8:90, Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs.
Describe how students will be involved in the fundraising activity, including whether they will be asked to buy or sell items: | ||||||||||
Will the proposed activity involve selling food or beverage items to students on campus during the school day? | ||||||||||
☐ Yes - An approval may be contingent on the availability of an exempted fundraising day; please attach an exact description of what you propose to sell including the nutritional analysis. | ||||||||||
☐ No - Food and beverage items will not be sold to students on campus during the school day. | ||||||||||
Fundraising efforts must not conflict with instructional activities or programs. Sales booths during a school activity or lunch are permissible. | ||||||||||
What, if any, activity will be done while students are on school premises? | ||||||||||
Student participation must be voluntary. Penalties for failure to participate are prohibited. | ||||||||||
Describe student incentives for participation: | ||||||||||
Fundraising efforts should not burden students, their families, citizens, or merchants by being too frequent. | ||||||||||
When and what was the last fundraising activity done by this organization or club? | ||||||||||
Local ordinances must be followed, merchants must approve of any activities on their property, and students must conduct themselves as ambassadors for their Sschool. | ||||||||||
How will students be informed? | ||||||||||
Student safety must be paramount. | ||||||||||
How will students be kept safe if fundraising activities occur away from school? | ||||||||||
☐ Not applicable - all student involvement occurs at school. | ||||||||||
Sales or service campaigns to raise money should offer appropriate merchandise or services. | ||||||||||
Describe the merchandise or services students will be asked to sell or perform: | ||||||||||
For school-sponsored student organizations, a school staff member must supervise the fundraising activities in addition to any other adult volunteers. | ||||||||||
List all of the adult sponsors, including staff members and non-staff adult volunteers: | ||||||||||
☐ Not applicable - activity is not being proposed by a school-sponsored student organization. | ||||||||||
For school-sponsored student organizations, the student activity funds treasurer must safeguard the financial accounts. | ||||||||||
Is this agreeable? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |||||||||
☐ Not applicable - activity is not being proposed by a school-sponsored student organization. | ||||||||||
Parent organizations and booster clubs are governed by School Board policy 8:90, Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs. | ||||||||||
Is the organization prepared to abide by this policy? | ||||||||||
☐ Not applicable - activity is not being proposed by a parent organization or booster club. | ||||||||||
The fundraising efforts must be to support the organization’s purposes and/or activities, the general welfare, a charitable cause, or the educational experiences of students generally. | ||||||||||
Describe how funds raised through the proposed activity will be used: | ||||||||||
If the activity will help fund a trip or overnight excursion, describe the travel plans: | ||||||||||
The funds must be used to the maximum extent possible for the designated purpose. | ||||||||||
Is this agreeable? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |||||||||
Fundraising efforts that solicit donor messages for placement on school property must follow the District’s viewpoint neutral guidelines for the creation of messages. | ||||||||||
Is this agreeable? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |||||||||
☐ Not applicable - activity being proposed will not solicit donor messages. |
I agree to abide by the conditions stated in this application and agree to adhere to all Board policies and administrative procedures.
Applicant name (please print) | Telephone number | ||
Address | Email address | ||
Applicant signature | Date |
The Building Principal will base his or her decision on the information being provided in this form as well as other criteria deemed important. (Note to Building Principal: after approving or denying this application, return a copy of it to the person making the request, send the original to the Superintendent, and retain a copy at the Sschool.)
☐ Approved ☐ Denied
Building Principal or designee | Date |
Updated: April 14, 2020
May 5, 2025
Updated: September 15, 2025