Fundraising Information

Fundraising Information

Often, parents and community members want to know how they can financially support our schools. To help parents and community members understand how they could be involved and the legal parameters for fundraising a matrix guide was developed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q&A for Parent Group Leaders

RCWs, WACs, District Policies & Other Resources Related to Fundraising

General Fund Fundraising

• RCW 28A.320.015 School boards of directors – Powers – Notice of adoption of policy

• RCW 28A.320.030 Gifts, conveyances, etc., for scholarship and student aid purposes, receipt and administration

• Attorney General’s Opinion 2003 No. 1 School Districts – Education – Authority of school districts to undertake various fundraising activities

• School District Policy 6102 District Fundraising

• School District Procedure 6102P District Fundraising Procedures

Associated Student Body (ASB) Fundraising - Public and Private Monies

• Edmonds School District ASB Manual 20-21

• RCW 28A.325.020 Associated student bodies – Powers and responsibilities affecting

• RCW 28A.325.030 Associated student body program fund – Fund-raising activities – Nonassociated student body program fund moneys

• WAC 392-138-010 Definitions

• WAC 392-138-011 Formation of associated student bodies required

• WAC 392-138-014 Accounting procedures and records

• WAC 392-138-200 Non-associated student body private moneys

• School District Policy 3530 Fundraising Activities Involving Students

• School District Procedure 3530P Procedures for Fundraising Activities Involving Students

Other External References

• Student Involvement with Booster Organizations, The Audit Connection. (Winter 2009).

• Washington Association of School Business Officials (WASBO)

• Your PTA & the Law – Washington State PTA *Your PTA & the Law document is available only to members of WA State PTA

Related Links

• Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Washington State Auditor's Office

Site-based Parent Information

Most schools have information about their parent group available on their school maintained website. The exact path varies by site, but generally it is located on the Parent, PTA or Handbook tab.