FILE: JHB
SCHOOL AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES
School Fund Raising Projects and Activities are a common source of revenue for schools and organizations connected therewith.
These projects are carried out in the name of the school for a school related purpose. The monies raised in these projects are therefore public funds and should be properly accounted for and safeguarded.
It shall be the policy of the Lincoln Parish School Board that monies of all school-sponsored and allied organizations be deposited with the school's accounts through the principal's office. The treasurer of the organization shall keep a record of the organization's account, including all deposits and disbursements.
The following are recommended guidelines in effecting the proper procedures and accounting methods to follow in any fund raising activity.
Fund Raising Activities
Any fund raising activity to be conducted by any local school and/or organization thereof must have prior approval of the principal and a copy of the approved statement must be forwarded to the Superintendent.
The organization and/or faculty sponsor must present a written request to the principal for permission to conduct a fund raising project. The request should include, but not be limited to, the following:
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The reason for the activity and the monetary goal.
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How the proceeds from the activity are to be spent with the principal's approval.
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How long the fund raising project will last.
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The type of project to be conducted. (Candy sale, magazine sale, etc.)
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No student shall be compelled to participate in or meet any kind of a quota in a fund-raising activity.
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There should be no door-to-door solicitations conducted by the elementary or junior high school students. |
Entering Into the Project:
All purchases and/or contractual agreements connected with a fund raising activity must be made and signed by the principal.
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. ยง51:224
Lincoln Parish School Board