Edmonton Public Schools |
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CODE: JJ.BP TOPIC: Assisting Community Organizations |
EFFECTIVE DATE: 13-04-2011 ISSUE DATE: 15-04-2011 REVIEW DATE: 04-2018 |
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Community Organizations The Board encourages the District to assist community organizations in the distribution of materials to students, parents, and teachers at no cost to the District. Materials may be distributed at the discretion of the principal with consideration for the likely attitudes of the school community toward the material to be distributed. Principals are encouraged to seek prior written parental consent for the distribution of controversial or religious material to students. Canvassing in Schools The Board encourages the participation of schools in community-sponsored programs designed to enhance student understanding and appreciation of the role, purposes and activities of charitable organizations. Further, the Board encourages schools to participate in activities intended to assist individuals and groups in need. School sanctioned group participation in the collection of goods and funds is permitted. The school principal must pre-approve all canvassing done on school premises. The canvassing must be conducted as a general appeal for support that is directed at all staff and/or students as a group; the canvassing for funds from individual students and staff on school premises is prohibited. Principals are required to consider the safety and well-being of students prior to authorizing fundraising activities external to the school. Reference(s): JA.BP - Parent and Community Involvement JJ.AR - School Participation in Charities: Canvassing in Schools School Act Section 27(2) | |