1325 Solicitation of Funds

Policies

Middletown Public Schools                                                               No. 1325

Solicitation of Funds

SOLICITATION OF FUNDS

The School Committee recognizes the value of the personal development of our  students through their participation in charitable and humanitarian efforts.

Guidelines for such participation are as follows:

1. Participation shall not benefit any profit-making organization.

2. Funds shall not be solicited from or by school personnel while on school  property.

3. Promotional literature may be distributed subject to approval by the  Superintendent.

4. Direct fundraising activities by non-school agencies or representatives in the  schools or at school functions is prohibited.

5. Fundraising activities must be approved by the Superintendent.  6. The School Committee does not approve, authorize, nor condone door-to-door  solicitation by students in Grades K-12 unless accompanied by a  parent/guardian or their designee, nor solicitation after dark by any student in  grades K-12.

7. The building principal shall submit to the Superintendent for approval, the name  of any organization for which fundraising by students is planned.

1st Reading – January 15, 2009

2nd Reading and Approval – February 12, 2009

Revised - August 21, 2025

3 Year Review Due - August 2028