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Committee backs policy to regulate crowdfunding and outside donations, citing equity and audit reasons
Summary
The committee discussed a new policy on crowdfunding and outside donations that would require notification and vetting of donations so the district can track gifts, ensure audit compliance, and reduce inequities between schools; members supported the proposal.
The policy committee reviewed a proposed policy to govern crowdfunding and outside donations on Oct. 7, explaining the draft would require staff to be notified of donations and provide a simple approval path so gifts can be documented, audited and managed by the district.
Staff and committee members said the policy is not a ban on fundraising; rather it aims to make donations auditable, ensure donated items are manageable and approved by the district, and avoid inequities where one school community raises substantially more outside funds than another. One board member noted the policy supports equity by reducing disparities created when some schools have more fundraising capacity than others.
Committee members expressed support and asked staff to return the policy as a first‑reading item with implementation procedures for tracking donations and ensuring district acceptance and custody of gifts.
