All fund-raising projects and activities by schools, groups within the school, or groups in the name of the school shall be approved in advance by the principal and shall contribute to the educational and extracurricular experiences of students and shall not be in conflict with the overall instructional program as administered by the Superintendent.

I. Money derived from any school fund-raising project or activity shall be deposited in the school’s internal funds account and shall be disbursed as prescribed by School Board rules and State Board of Education rules.

II. Each school shall continuously evaluate its fund-raising projects and extracurricular activities of the school program, the promotion of education experiences, the time involved for students and teachers, and the additional demands made on the school community.

III. The determination of the fund-raising projects and activities for a school shall be the principal and the staff’s responsibility. Fund-raising activities and projects within all schools shall be kept within a reasonable limit. Before approving any project or activity, the principal shall require full justification of the need and explanation of the manner in which the funds will be expended.

IV. A parent-teacher association or any other organizations connected with the school may sponsor fund-raising activities provided school work and time are not adversely affected. Such activities shall be conducted in accordance with School Board rules. Unlawful activity shall be prohibited by any school group or on School Board property.

V. Raffle tickets or games of chance may not be sold or conducted on school grounds. Students may not sell any other item on the school grounds without first having the principal’s approval.

VI. Students shall not, as a school-related activity, make door-to-door solicitations to raise funds.

VII. The sale of food and beverage services to students shall comply with Policy 8.40(IV).

A. School organizations are authorized to conduct the sale of food and beverage items only one (1) hour following the close of the last lunch period.

B. Food sold by school organizations shall comply with the provisions of State Board of Education rules.