Approved Fundraising Activities
Key considerations for fundraising activities and guidelines as to the timing and type of fundraising activities appropriate for schools:
- Prior to commencement, the school principal shall review and approve fundraising activities with input from members of the school community including students, staff, Home and School Association, the School Advisory Council and others as appropriate.
- No public fundraising campaigns that solicit contributions from students are permitted in schools.
- Equitable practices should be followed to ensure no child or family is pressured or disadvantaged by fundraising efforts.
- School fundraising must recognize that student safety is the primary concern when planning / conducting student fundraising activities.
- Fundraising efforts should center around non-food products or healthy foods as per Provincial School Food and Nutrition Policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools.
- School fundraising must ensure that activities do not negatively impact teaching / learning activities or instructional time for students.
- Must include reasonable limits on the number and frequency of student fundraising activities (especially “in-community” activities) during the school year.
- Student participation in fundraising activities should consider the age, grade and maturity of students.
All fundraising activities must comply with Centre guidelines for the management of school funds as per Policy VII-A-3, School-Based Funds and supporting procedures, PRO VII-A-3.