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Committee debates gift-acceptance criteria, $2,000 threshold and equity language for district donations policy
Summary
The committee discussed adding a $2,000 threshold for a formal donation agreement, requiring gifts align with district equity goals, and drafting criteria to exclude donors whose primary business conflicts with district values (e.g., primarily alcohol or adult-product retailers), while avoiding unintended impacts on local restaurants. Members agreed to refine language and return the draft to committee.
The Policy Review Committee examined a revised donations-and-gifts policy drafted for the Stratford School District, focusing on how the district should accept and evaluate gifts.
Heather Wright explained the committee has received a range of donations and suggested using a donation agreement for larger gifts. Members proposed a practical threshold, with several saying a $2,000 threshold would trigger the formal donation agreement for either monetary gifts or donated goods…
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