• External funding
  • Private, state, or federal
  • Sought by programs, schools, or SPPS as a district
• Money with requirements for financial tracking and reporting
  • Not part of a funding formula

 Grants require board approval before application or acceptance.

Money is sent to accounts receivable for deposit in the appropriate account.

• Goods, services, or money given charitably, with no strings attached
• Purpose is consistent with those of the school district
• Shall be offered by a donor acceptable to the board
• Shall not add to staff load without board approval
• Shall not be accepted if there are excessive costs for maintenance or installation
• Shall not be accepted if they evoke a conflict of interest
• Shall place no restrictions on the school program
• Must not imply endorsement of any business, product or religion
• Must not conflict with any provisions of the policy manual or state statutes
• Become school district property

 The board has pre-approved the acceptance of up to $30,000 in accepting gifts to programs or schools.

Gifts to individuals are subject to the Code of Conduct procedure.

Revenue not considered gifts or grants.

• Small amounts of money collected from students such as “Penny Thursday”.
• Profits from selling products such as candy, magazines, etc.
• Profits from school events such as carnivals, book fairs, etc.
• Parents paying part or all of the cost of a field trip for their own children
• Receiving cash or checks on behalf of SPPS process must be followed

See specific linked procedures for exceptions, full details, and steps.