Fundraising activities must align with and support the District’s educational objectives. According to District procedures, a 30-day advance notice is required for any fundraising event taking place on campus that benefits or involves WISD students, or is organized by booster clubs or PTOs. This advance notice should be given through the fundraising application process.
Upon the conclusion of each fundraiser, an operations report covering all student activity funds and campus-wide fundraising must be submitted within 10 days of the event’s end.
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) also provides these key reminders for all fundraising efforts, whether conducted by students or booster clubs:
- Funds raised should directly support school activities. Using these funds for non-school purposes violates UIL regulations and betrays the public trust under which the funds are collected.
- Fundraising projects must comply with state laws. Non-profit status can be obtained through the IRS.
- Sales campaigns should be thoughtfully organized to ensure that the products offer genuine value and that the majority of proceeds benefit the local community.
