Gifts

The board recognizes that individuals and organizations in the community may wish to contribute additional supplies or equipment to enhance or extend the instructional program.

Any gift to the district of real property can be accepted only by board approval. Any gift to the district or to an individual school or department of money, materials or equipment having a value of $5000 will be subject to board approval.

In no event will any commitment be made by a staff member or other individuals in return for any gift to the district or to a school or department without the board's authorization. The board will not authorize gifts that are inappropriate, which carry with them unsuitable conditions or which will obligate the district to future expenditures from the general fund which are out of proportion to the value of the gift. All gifts will become district property and will be accepted without obligation relative to use and/or disposal.

The superintendent will establish criteria to be met in the acceptance of gifts to the district.

Gifts to Staff

The board recognizes that students and/or parents may wish to express their appreciation to school staff by giving gifts. In recognition of the fact that not all families can afford to show their appreciation with expensive gifts, the board discourages the giving of all but small, inexpensive gifts in favor of letters of appreciation.

Cross Reference:
Policy 3515	Student Incentives

Legal References:
RCW 28A.320.030	Gifts, conveyances, etc., for scholarship and student aid purposes, receipt and administration

Management Resources:

Policy News December 2012 ‘Tis the Season For Gift Giving

Adoption Date: 05.25.95

Ferndale School District

Revised: 09.30.14

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