File: JJE STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES South Hadley Public Schools While the School Committee recognizes that fundraising activities have become a part of the school environment at all levels, it is essential that students are not exploited by fundraising efforts. The Committee further acknowledges that families have different resources, and these differences should not be highlighted or reinforced through school activities, including fundraising. Student participation in fundraising must always be voluntary and should contribute to positive educational experiences such as leadership development, service learning, or community engagement. All activities must ensure the safety and security of students. Advisors, under the direction of the Principal, are responsible for ensuring that all fundraising activities are planned responsibly, conducted safely, and aligned with school and community expectations. The Committee supports student involvement in ticket sales for school events and in advertising sales for student publications that serve the school community. Charitable fundraising activities connected to community service efforts are encouraged when approved by both the Principal and the Superintendent. All other fundraising activities involving students must be submitted to the Superintendent for approval. Principals may establish building-based guidelines for small in-school fundraising activities. For safety reasons and because the School Committee recognizes that community members receive requests for support from many worthy causes, activities such as canning and door-todoor sales are strongly discouraged. Fundraising activities may not involve competitions among students. Students may not be rewarded with additional recess, snacks, activities or any type of prize for having raised larger amounts of funds or reaching fundraising goals. Students and student groups are barred by state law and regulation from organizing raffles or games of chance, participating in sales of, or purchasing tickets of such games. All monies received must be deposited in the appropriate student activity account and used solely to support the legitimate activities of the club or group. File: JJE STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES South Hadley Public Schools No money collections of any kind may be held in the schools without the specific consent of the Superintendent. LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 271:7A; 940 CMR 12.00 Adoption: 01/10/2006 Updated: 05/27/2014; 12/18/2025