San Francisco Unified School District and County Office of Education
Administrative Regulation 1321
Fundraising/Solicitations
This Administrative Regulation applies to the San Francisco Unified School District and the County Office of Education.
Fundraising
For purposes of this Administrative Regulation, the Superintendent’s designee is the Assistant Superintendent responsible for the school that is seeking approval to fundraise or, in the case of a Department fundraiser, the Chief responsible for the Department. The Superintendent’s designee shall approve all fund-raising activities at least 15 days before the activity. If the event involves a contract with a commercial vendor, the Superintendent’s designee shall review and approve the contract.
In order to minimize interruptions to the educational program, staff shall limit fund-raising activities to appropriate time periods designated by the principal.
(cf. 6116 – Classroom Interruptions)
No student shall be required to raise a specified amount of money in order to participate in an activity sponsored by a school-related organization.
(cf. 1230 – School-Connected Organizations)
Students engaged in fund-raising activities on behalf of the school or for school-related projects are expected to be courteous and respectful towards all individuals and businesses.
Solicitations
Employees shall not solicit students or their families to enroll or participate in any out-of-school organization; including but not limited to soliciting students, directly or indirectly, for such projects as non-school trips or excursions that are not sponsored or approved by the District.
Employees shall not solicit students or their families to further the employees’ personal financial gain, ideological persuasions, or to promote any organization not directly under the control of school authorities.
Please note that compare references, or “cf”, refer to CSBA model policies and do not necessarily indicate that the San Francisco Unified School District has adopted the referenced policy.