ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING GIFTS, GRANTS AND BEQUESTS

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING GIFTS, GRANTS AND BEQUESTS        3280.1R

Any gift presented to the school district must be accompanied by a letter from the donor identifying the subject and purpose of the gift and any restrictions that may apply for official action and recognition by the Board of Education.

To be accepted, a gift must be used for the educational benefit of students and satisfy the following criteria:

• Have a purpose consistent with the purposes of the school district
• Will not begin a program that the Board of Education would be unwilling to take over when the gift or grant funds are exhausted
• Would not bring unanticipated costs to the school district
• Will place no restrictions on the school program
• Will be suitable for use in meeting the instructional needs of the school
• Will not be inappropriate or harmful to the best educational interests of students, as determined by the administration
• Will not imply endorsement of any business or product
• Will not be in conflict with any provisions of the school code or public law

All gifts, grants and bequests shall become school district property.

Legal Reference:

Connecticut General Statutes, Section 10-237

Cross Reference:

Policy 3280 (Gifts, Grants and Bequests)

Approved 4/28/1981

Amended 6/7/2016
Previous Policy Number: JG