Seattle Council PTSA Clarifies Fundraising Issue
Not completely (more on that at the end) but better. (Notes in red are mine.)
From SCPTSA;
From SCPTSA;
Why the sudden change in policy of the new 10% fee for fundraising on school grounds by the district?
It not really a new policy, but more accurately a policy the district should have been following but was not. In a workshop sponsored by WASBO (Washington Association of School Business Officials) the district learned they were not in compliance with State laws around Associated Student Body (ASB) activities and funds (WAC 392-138-010, RCW 28A.325.020 and RCW 28A.325.030). The rules indicated the following activities turn a parent group fundraiser into an ASB activity:
* A majority of the work is performed by the students.
* The parent group uses the school name.
* The use of district facilities is not followed per district policy.
* School district personnel are involved during staff time (during the school day).
According to these state laws, when a fundraising activities meets these requirements, then the ASB receives a portion of the proceeds. The procedures suggested a fee of up to 40%, but SCPTSA worked with the district to compromise at 10% or $1500 maximum. We were happy with this compromise, and we are happy that the 10% goes back to students at the school. It seemed more reasonable, and it was still within the letter of the State law.
SPS is NOT charging any fee to manage these funds (and they could) and will take no money from any of this type of fundraising.
What are ASB funds? What is ASB?
According to the State law definitions, ASB is "Associated Student Body organization" a