Fundraising legal issues with the Phila School District.

[BrendanB]

Have they told you anything specific about why you can't send out letters like the content, school policy, etc...?

[coalhot]

All I have heard is that someone contacted the school district about the legality of a team fundraising from a school (or something like that).

Thats all I know so far.

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by coalhot

All I have heard is that someone contacted the school district about the legality of a team fundraising from a school (or something like that).

Thats all I know so far.

Then I would suggest that you investigate why you can't and then see about action. Who knows, it could be a very small issue that could be resolved in a matter of minutes or something much larger. But a school team not being allowed to do fundraising seems a little odd with over 1500 teams doing across the country.

Good luck!

[GaryVoshol]

So the school district will fully fund your team? That'd be nice.

Rather than question it here, you need to talk to your school administration, the superintendent, and the school board. Find out the policy. And find out if any other school organizations are allowed to raise funds. I'd be surprised if there weren't booster clubs for the sports teams.

[RoboMom]

I would suggest that your team leader contact your FIRST Regional Director to discuss options.
http://www.usfirst.org/regionalcontact.aspx

You can also contact your FIRST AmeriCorps-VISTA member: http://www.usfirst.org/community/vol...t.aspx?id=3312

[coalhot]

Thanks for the info. A large problem is that the school district is very slow with everything, but I'm sure we can work it out.

[Tristan Lall]

Does this have something to do with the team making legal agreements that could impact the school?

How were your other sponsorships arranged?