Jerome Joint School District No. 261

COMMUNITY RELATIONS 4200

School‐Support Organizations

The Board recognizes that parent, teacher and student organizations are an invaluable resource to the District

schools and so supports their formation and vitality. While parent, teacher and student organizations have no

administrative authority and cannot determine District policy, their suggestions and assistance are always

welcome. Membership must be open and unrestricted.

Booster clubs and/or special interest organizations may be formed to support and strengthen specific activities

conducted within the school or District. All such groups must receive the approval of the school principal,

Superintendent and the Board in order to be recognized as a booster organization. Staff participation,

cooperation and support are encouraged in such recognized organizations.

Fund‐Raising by School Support Groups

Fund‐raising by school support groups is considered a usual and desirable part of the function of such groups. The

specific fund‐raising activities must be approved in advance by the principal.

The principal or designee must be consulted prior to any expenditure of such funds. All such funds raised by

school adjunct groups are to be used for the direct or indirect support of school programs. Equipment purchased

by support groups and donated to the schools becomes the property of the District and may be used or disposed

of in accordance with District policy and state law.

Policy History:

Adopted on: 10/24/06

Revised on: