Who must approve local school-wide fundraising activities?

The local board of education has the authority to approve school-wide fundraising activities. This responsibility typically stems from the board's role in overseeing and governing school operations and ensuring that fundraising efforts align with district policies and objectives. By requiring board approval, the district ensures that all fundraising activities adhere to legal and financial regulations, maintain transparency, and reflect the community’s values. This process helps to create a consistent approach across different schools within the district regarding fundraising, which can also help prevent conflicts of interest and ensure equitable practices among all schools.

In many educational contexts, while principals, superintendents, and parents' associations may have roles in initiating or facilitating these activities, they ultimately operate within the framework established by the local board of education, which holds the final approval power.