Policy 3410

Sales of Real or Other Property

Gifts, Grants and Bequests

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 01/26/2010
Related policies & regulations:  Business Affairs Bulletin #14, 8001
Legal references:  

  

Gifts to the District or a school building which represent capital or program improvements may be accepted by the Lincoln Board of Education under the following conditions:

1. The gift shall further the purpose of the District.
2. The gift shall not promote a political cause or a religious view.
3. Gifts become the property of the District which shall assume the right to remove or change the items or to use them in another building.
4. Gifts shall be accepted by the Board for the District but without collateral agreements for maintenance of the article, restrictions or conditions on its use, or commitment for replacement.
5. Gifts must, when applicable, conform to minimum specifications of quality standards as established by the District.
6. A recommendation shall be made to the Board prior to acceptance of any gift.
7. Publicity releases and/or announcements about gifts made to the District should not precede notification to the Board and shall be planned in conjunction with Board consideration and action.

The Board encourages donations of gifts and expects the Business Affairs Office to keep lists of appropriate items to suggest to potential donors.  It does not encourage donations that are on standard lists of items normally furnished by the District.