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District policymakers approve revised fundraising language after debate over penalties for low-income students
Summary
Policymakers approved updated language on student fundraising and student-activities accounts after a discussion about whether dollar targets and solicitation rules could discourage or penalize students lacking family or network support. The district will clarify procedures and keep coordination with booster clubs and activity-account rules.
District policymakers approved revised language on student fundraising and student-activities funds after a discussion about whether fundraisers that set dollar targets can penalize students with limited family or community financial support.
Staff member presenting the policy said the goal was to avoid creating “an environment” that discourages students from participating and proposed language saying participation should be to students’ "best ability" while explicitly stating students would not be penalized for inability to raise specified amounts. "Participation in fundraising is, you know, all kids should put forth an effort to participate in fundraising, but they will not be penalized, you know, based on their ability to…
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