PUBLIC GIFTS TO THE SCHOOLS

The superintendent will have authority to accept gifts and offers of equipment for the schools in the name of the committee when the gift is of educational value. In the case of gifts from industry, business, or special interest groups, no extensive advertising or promotion may be involved in any donation to the schools.

Gifts that would involve changes in school plants or sites will be subject to school committee approval. Any gift valued over $500 must be accepted by the school committee.

Gifts will automatically become the property of the school system. Any gift of cash, whether or not intended by the donor for a specific purpose, will be handled as a separate account and expended at the discretion of the committee, as provided by law.

The superintendent will assure that an appropriate expression of appreciation is given to all donors.

File: KCD

[Adopted: 3/8/99]

[Reviewed: September 2003]