The board encourages individuals and organizations to consider making a gift or bequest to the school district. Such gifts foster community support for the schools and improve the school district for the benefit of students and others.
The superintendent will evaluate any offers of gifts or bequests that are not revenues or gifts of nominal value. The superintendent will consider the gift's suitability, any safety hazards, and costs to maintain the gift and will make a recommendation to the board. The board will decide whether to accept the gift on behalf of the school district.
Any gift or bequest constituting revenues that is accepted by the board will be deposited in the proper fund.
The superintendent will develop and implement the means of recognizing contributors.
Unless otherwise specified in a written agreement approved by the board, any gift or bequest becomes the property of the school district. If the board at any time determines that such property is unnecessary or undesirable for public school purposes, the board may sell such property in accordance with state law.
Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-36, -47, -518; G.S. 115C, art. 35
Adopted: January 9, 2006