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School committee discusses draft booster-organization policy to increase oversight of fundraising groups
Summary
Committee members debated a draft policy and guidance that would require booster organizations to register, maintain bylaws and sign an affiliation agreement with the district; the committee sought further outreach with booster groups before voting.
The School Committee discussed a draft policy to clarify the relationship between Springfield Public Schools and booster organizations and to require basic accountability for booster-run fundraising and activities.
Attorney Ian Keefe said the draft policy draws a clear legal line between the district and booster organizations: "the booster organizations are…
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