Solicitations
The Board of Education seeks to provide the best educational opportunities possible for students. Experiences contributing to the achievement of this objective are regarded favorably as a part of a total education program. The Board of Education recognizes that tax funds alone are not likely to cover the entire cost of co-curricular and extracurricular activities and other enrichments and resources that enhance, round out and support the prescribed educational program. Fundraising activities often help cover these additional costs. The Board of Education also recognizes the potential educational value in school/community interaction and cooperation and the need for funds to operate school-sponsored organizations.
The DeKalb County School District, its departments, individual schools, Parent Teacher Associations/Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTAs/PTSAs), booster clubs, and other school support groups may conduct fundraising activities to support the approved budget and may cooperate with organizations in raising funds. No fundraising activity may remove or distract students from classroom instruction. Participation in any fundraising activity must be voluntary for students, parents and employees.
All fundraising activities benefiting a school shall be approved by the principal. All fundraising activities benefiting departments shall be approved by the Superintendent or designee. All fundraising activities benefiting the district-at-large shall be approved by the Board of Education. Fundraising activities must comply with state, local, and federal laws and associated regulations as well as administrative regulations and procedures established by the Board of Education or Superintendent.
Legal References
- Ga. Const. Art. I, ยง II, Para. VIII — Lotteries and nonprofit bingo games (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 16-12-0020 — Gambling - Definitions (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 16-12-0022 — Commercial gambling (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 16-12-0022.1 — Raffles operated by nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0074 — Solicit and accept donations for educational purposes (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0310 — Student directory information; registering to vote and with selective service; pledge of allegiance (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-1180 — Loitering in or on a school safety zone; penalty; required check in of visitors; posting signs of required check in (Lexis)
- 20 USC 1232h — Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)