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[quote=Anonymous]Here's a cut and paste of the relevant sections of Policy D-15

[b]ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Policy D-15 External Funding - Commercial Activities[/b]

Arlington Public Schools accepts, and monitors the use of, funds, and goods from sources other
than Arlington County and the Commonwealth of Virginia providing such resources enhance and
do not impede instructional programs, student activity programs, and ancillary programs
sponsored, administered and/or supported by the Arlington Public Schools . . .

[b]Private Funding for Building and Grounds Improvements[/b]
Arlington Public Schools allows private contributions to finance building and grounds
improvements directed toward the specific goals and objectives of an individual school or of
Arlington Public Schools. Arlington Public Schools reserves the right to refuse any contribution.
In making decisions whether to grant approval for facility improvement (above existing School
Board approved guidelines) using private funds in whole or part, the following shall be
considered:
	1. Whether the improvement benefits the school and/or school system.
	2. Whether the improvement will cause unanticipated consequences, including future
financial liability in annual operating costs.
	3. [b][i]Whether the improvement would foster of exacerbate inequity among schools, including
exploration of whether others schools would want a similar feature, the desirability and
comparison of “extras” among schools, and maintenance of a systematic attractiveness
and appeal of all public schools county-wide.
[/i][/b]

[b]Private Funding for Building and Grounds Improvements[/b]
Proposals for projects to be done using private funding in excess of $1,000 will be reviewed
according to the criteria stated above. Depending upon the anticipated cost of the project, the
following approval processes will be used:
	1. Projects estimated at less than or equal to $15,000 will be reviewed and
approved/accepted by the principal and then by the Superintendent (or designee).
	2. Projects estimated between $15,001 and $100,000 will be reviewed and
approved/accepted by the principal, the Assistant Superintendent for Facilities and
Operations (or designee) and by the Superintendent (or designee)
	3. [b][i]Projects estimated at greater than or equal to $100,001 will be reviewed and
approved/accepted by the principal, the Assistant Superintendent for Facilities and
Operations (or designee), by the Superintendent (or designee) and by the School Board.[/i]
[/b]
It shall be the responsibility of the principal to ensure the interests of the school community are
considered throughout the review and approval process.

Following approval of projects with an estimated cost of $15,000 or more a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) or document will be written and signed by the donor and the School
Board or Superintendent. Such document shall be based on the donor’s proposal and shall set
forth the details of Arlington Public Schools’ agreements as to the use of the funds and
development of the project. For projects under $15,000 the principal will send the donor a
letter/form accepting and acknowledging the gift.

Private funding sources may include donations or endowment to Arlington Public Schools from
the following:
	1. Parent-teacher and parent advisory groups,
	2. Other parent sponsored groups such as booster clubs, students, or alumni groups,
	3. Individuals,
	4. Private organizations (including businesses and non-profit foundations) that provide
funds without an exchange of rights, and
	5. Commercial or other organizations that provide benefits in return for specified
considerations.

[b][i]All facility improvements (including in-kind contributions) financed with private contributions
become the property of the Arlington Public Schools[/i].[/b]

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