Student Activity Organizations

Parent/Booster Organizations

Both operate to the benefit of students throughout the district

Both often encourage student involvment

Both often involve employees of the district

Funds generated are not part of the general operating fund of the district

Student activity organizations are governed by the Commonwealth Public School Code

Student activity organizations represent clubs approved by the school board

Student activity organizations have faculty advisors

The bookkeeping of student activity organizations are the responsibility of the school administration and are subject to both independent audit and state audit

Student activity organizations are permitted to use the district federal ID and state sales tax exemption number - parent organizations are not

Meetings should be open to the public

Building principals should approve any fundraising activities that involve students

Booster/parent organizations do not have the authority to direct the duties of a school district employee

Booster/parent organizations do not have the authority to hire personnel to work with students without school board approval and applicable clearances

Monies that are generated from the use of students to raise funds must be used for programs that directly benefit students

Booster/parent organizations need to comply with state and federal regulations regarding accounting practices and fundraising

Any use of facilities should comply with existing board policy