Administrative Procedure 520

SCHOOL FUNDRAISING

Background

The Superintendent supports the use of School-generated funds to supplement the non- instructional operation of the School program. School-generated funds include funds raised by School Council activities. All School-generated funds are assets of the Charter Board. It is the responsibility of the Principal to approve projects and account for the funds raised in harmony with the following procedures.

Procedures

1. Funds generated shall be used for projects approved by the Principal. Fundraising has always been used by schools to provide extra services and activities, such as additional playground equipment, field trips and uniforms. Fundraising is used for the extras that parents and staff want for the School.
2. Fundraising is not to be used for core items.
3. Fundraising efforts shall never involve any activity that would place the student(s) at risk.
4. The School Council is to be informed of fundraising efforts that impact the community.
5. The School Council is an advisory body to the Principal. Fundraising should not be its primary purpose; however, if the School Council chooses to fundraise the following conditions apply:
5.1 All fundraising activities must have prior approval of the Principal.
5.2 The purpose for the fundraising activity must be clearly defined.
5.3 All funds raised through the school and School Council shall be deposited in the Charter Board’s bank account under School Generated Funds and accounted for in the Charter Board financial records.
5.4 Surplus funds will be held as a trust asset for the particular SGF.
6. Any new fundraising activities require application through the Principal to the Superintendent for approval.

References: Section 25, 26, 33, 52, 53, 55, 68, 197, 222, 256 Education Act Charitable Fund-Raising Act
Gaming and Liquor Act Income Tax Act
Public Contributions Act
School Councils Regulation 94/2019