Public Gifts/Donations to the Schools
The Board of Directors assumes responsibility, within its financial capabilities, for providing at public expense all items of equipment, supplies, and services that may be required in the interest of education in the school units under its jurisdiction. Gifts, donations, grants, or bequests will be accepted by the school and the action recorded, provided the conditions of acceptance do not remove any degree of control of the Charter School from the Board, will not cause inequitable treatment of any student(s) or student group(s) and will not violate any provision of the Idaho Code.
A gift shall be defined as money, real or personal property, or personal services provided without consideration. Gifts from organizations, community groups, and/or individuals that will benefit the Charter School shall be encouraged by the Charter School administration. Individuals or groups contemplating presenting a gift to the Charter School shall be encouraged to discuss with the Executive Director, in advance, what gifts are appropriate and needed.
Community groups or individuals may donate equipment to the Charter School. Such equipment shall be added to the Charter School’s inventory, provided it is operative at the time of donation and meets an educational purpose of the Charter School.
The Charter School reserves the right to accept or decline any proposed gifts. In determining whether a gift will be accepted, consideration shall be given to Charter School policies, goals, and objectives, with particular emphasis on the goal of providing educational opportunities to all students, and adherence to the basic principles outlined in Board-approved regulations.
Propositions giving funds, equipment, or materials to the Charter School with a “matching agreement” or restriction are generally not acceptable.
Any person or organization desiring to give a gift or make a donation, grant, or bequest to the Board should contact the Executive Director who may accept the gift, thank the donors, and inform the Board, except that offers of real property will be accepted only by the Board. Also, where the appropriateness of a gift is in doubt, the Executive Director will refer the matter to the Board for its acceptance or rejection. For example, single gifts of considerable value exhibiting the donor’s name or business shall be considered on an individual basis by the Board.
Whether to accept any conditional gift must be decided by the Board.
Any gift or grant accepted by the Board or the Executive Director as its executive officer shall become the property of the Board of Directors and will comply with all State and federal laws.
Legal References:
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 - 82 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
34 C.F.R. Part 106 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (Implementing Title IX)
I.C. § 18-1351, et seq. Bribery and Corruption
Policy History:
Adopted on: 5/17/2021
Revised on:
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