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Committee discusses clearer policy for gifts, grants and volunteer work at schools
Summary
The Finance & Facilities Committee discussed when the district should accept donations of equipment or labor, equity considerations for athletic or facility gifts, maintenance and insurance responsibilities and whether the business office should be able to accept small monetary gifts without full board review.
The Haverford Township SD Finance & Facilities Committee discussed developing clearer rules on gifts, grants and donations after staff described a local request to donate a wall-ball installation at Chestnut Wold and other booster and volunteer offers.
The discussion matters because donations that alter facilities or create ongoing maintenance obligations can have equity, insurance and operational consequences for the district.
Staff explained the district’s current policy discourages acceptance of gifts that create ongoing obligations without board awareness. Committee members raised several…
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