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Board approves gift‑card fundraising program for Lakeland School
Summary
The board approved enrollment of Lakeland School’s School Fest Committee in a gift‑card fundraising program that sells retailer gift cards (the presenter cited roughly 750 retailers); staff confirmed treasurer and IT can handle electronic processing.
The Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board voted Oct. 16 to allow Lakeland School’s School Fest Committee to participate in a gift‑card fundraising program (referred to in materials as Raised Right). Matt said the program sells gift cards to everyday retailers and returns a percentage to the school committee; he noted roughly 750 retailers are available through the platform and that gift cards do not expire.
Matt said the program is handled electronically: purchasers receive codes by email or the physical cards are mailed by the vendor, and Lakeland School staff will not handle physical cards. He also reported he had spoken with the treasurer’s office and IT staff, who said the county can process the electronic transfers required.
Board members asked whether other schools or organizations had success with the program; Matt said similar school committees had used comparable programs and that the School Fest Committee would be responsible for promotion. After brief discussion the board approved a motion to proceed.
Staff said the program will not fully replace prior fundraising (the transcript referenced a golf outing that previously provided major funding) but it is expected to generate ongoing revenue as the committee promotes the program to families and community supporters.
