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Board Policy Update 107. Christie Hobbs General Counsel. Gifts, Fundraising & Solicitations: cdc (Local), fj (Local), ge (local). Gifts & Solicitations: cdc (Local). Prohibition on crowdfunding The Board delegates to the Superintendent the authority to accept unsolicited gifts.
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Board Policy Update 107 Christie Hobbs General Counsel
Gifts, Fundraising & Solicitations: cdc (Local), fj (Local), ge (local)
Gifts& Solicitations: cdc (Local) • Prohibition on crowdfunding • The Board delegates to the Superintendent the authority to accept unsolicited gifts. • Board approval is required for gifts of real property and gifts with strings attached (requiring that the District use it for a specified purpose). • Considerations for accepting a gift • Consistency with District goals, philosophy, objectives • Ongoing costs; support for a program the District could not afford when the donation is exhausted • Equitable funding • Changes to buildings
Student Fundraising: FJ (Local) • Students may fundraise for school or non-school charitable purposes, with supervision. • Participation in fundraisers is voluntary. • No fundraisers during class time (previously no fundraisers during school hours) • May sell candy, beverages when exceptions apply
Relationships with Parent Organizations: GE (Local) • When fundraising, booster/support organizations must: • comply with District administrative regulations in fundraising; and • notify principal before fundraising or soliciting gifts. • Removes requirement that booster/support organizations notify principal before fundraising to buy equipment for schools.
Contracted Services and Sexual Misconduct: CJ (Local) • New policy • Required to comply with ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) • No good references for sexual predators • Prohibits District employee from assisting a contractor/agent of any school district in getting a new job if the employee knows that the contractor/agent engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor or student • Does not prohibit “routine transmission of an administrative file”
Contracted Services and Sexual Misconduct: DC (Local) • No good references for sexual predators • Prohibits District employee from assisting any other school employee in getting a new job if the employee knows that he or she engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor or student • Does not prohibit “routine transmission of an administrative file” • Required to comply with ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) • Removes requirement for exit interviews
Paid Suspension of Educators: DFAA (Local), dfba (local), dfca (local)
Paid Suspension: DFAA (Local) & dfba (local) • Streamlines language for suspending employees with pay • Requires that Superintendent place employee on paid administrative leave (previously Superintendent or designee)
Expense Reimbursement: DEE (LOCAL) • Streamlines policy language • Removes redundant requirements that reimbursements comply with law • Allows employee’s supervisor (not just immediate supervisor) to approve reimbursements
Homeschool Students & Compulsory Attendance: FEA (LOCAL) • Homeschooled students are exempt from compulsory attendance laws to the same extent as students in private schools. • Upon withdrawal, parents may provide either a statement of withdrawal or a letter stating the date homeschooling began. • The District may request a letter of assurance from the parents that the homeschool curriculum is sufficient.
Wellness policy:ffa (local) • Wellness policy revised to comply with federal regulations • Student Health Advisory Counsel (SHAC) to involve District and community stakeholders in developing its strategies, techniques, and guidelines. • Sets requirements for Wellness Plan and goals for food services • Establishes goals for nutrition education and physical activity