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School committee pauses action on student fundraising policy after parents and principals raise equity concerns
Summary
Committee members discussed a proposed student fundraising policy that would prohibit competition among students for fundraising prizes. Members and principals said the rule aims to avoid pitting students against each other, but committee agreed to hold the item to gather more input and options from vendors and parent groups.
The Grafton School Committee on Sept. 30 held off final action on a proposed student fundraising policy after an extended discussion about equity and program funding.
The proposed policy language would bar fundraising activities that "involve competition among students" and would prohibit rewarding students or classes with prizes such as extra recess or class‑specific perks tied to individual fundraising totals. Proponents said the language is intended to prevent students from being stigmatized or…
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