All funds raised using the school name must follow these procedures.

1.  The intention of a fundraising activity by any school-related group such as the Student Council, Yearbook Committee or Graduation Committee (but not Advisory Councils for School Leadership)  must be submitted to the school Principal and his/her consent must be received prior to making any commitment to the fundraising activity in question.  The Principal’s decision in the matter is final.

Principals will be sensitive to:

• • • the frequency of fundraising events

    • the time of the year

    • other fundraising activities in the community

    • the necessity of the fundraising event

    • the possibility of alternative means of fundraising

    • the opportunity for educational value

2.  The rules for the conduct of students participating in door-to-door solicitation or sales must be reviewed with all students by the activity organizers prior to the start of such projects.

3.  When selecting fund raising activities, schools should attempt to avoid competition with local merchants and when feasible should patronize local merchants when obtaining merchandise for resale.

4.  The school shall not be responsible for membership fees that may be collected for recognized non-school organizations, i.e. minor hockey, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, etc.

5.  All raffle tickets, “Thon” tickets etc. sold in a school and not originating in a school, must have the approval of the Principal.

6.  Incentives, if utilized, shall be minor in nature and emphasize group recognition.

7.  By September 15th of each school year, an audited statement for all school funds, of the preceding school year, signed by two members of the teaching staff or other responsible adults, other than the Treasurer of the account in question, must be submitted to the Principal.