The board values the participation and support of school district-community groups including, but not limited to, the Booster Club and parent-teacher organizations which strive for the betterment of the school district and the education program. The board will work closely with these groups.

Prior to any purchase of, or fundraising for the purchase of goods or services for the district, the group will confer with the superintendent [or designee] to assist the group in purchasing goods or services to meet the school district’s needs.

Funds raised by these groups for the school district shall not be kept as part of the accounts of the school district. However, any school-related fundraising group must have a federal identification number for tax filing purposes.

It is the responsibility of the building principal to be the liaison with the school district-community groups affiliated with building principal's attendance center and the superintendent [or designee].

Adopted: 6/70
Reviewed: 4/14; 6/15; 7/19; 7/22
Revised: 3/13
Legal Reference (Code of Iowa): §§ 279.8
IASB Reference: 903.01