Policy 907 - Gifts from the Public
I. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish criteria to be met in the acceptance of gifts to the District.
II. General Statement of Policy
The School Board may accept on behalf of the District any bequest or gift of money or property for a purpose deemed by the School Board to be suitable and to utilize such money or property so designated.
The School Board will not accept any financial donation to fully or partially fund the employment of any curricular or related co-curricular full-time or part-time personnel, unless the donation is from endowed funds that comply with the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act. The acceptance of such donation is also contingent on the Board’s ability to utilize the funds to address needs across the District as determined by the Board.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures for examining and evaluating offers of gifts to the District.
Adoption and Amendment History
- Adopted: December 13, 1982
- Amended: October 13, 1986
- Amended: December 11, 1995
- Amended: November 8, 2004
- Amended: May 9, 2005
- Amended: September 10, 2007
- Amended: October 12, 2015
- Amended: August 12, 2019
- Last Reviewed: June 9, 2025