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HINDS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Standard Operating Procedures and Controls Manual

Acceptance of Gifts

Title: Acceptance of Gifts

Purpose: To establish guidelines for donations to the district from the community, vendors,
foundations and other sources.

Reference: BHA – Board Member Conflict
DFK - Gifts and Bequests to School District (Donations)
JHA - Booster Clubs
KHD – Gifts to Staff Members
KHE – Gifts to Schools

Procedure:

Acceptance of gifts or scholarships from any individuals or groups in the community requires the
approval of the Superintendent subject to Board Policy. Please note the following:

1. No gift or scholarship will be accepted, which in the opinion of the Superintendent is inappropriate
for use by the schools.

2. The use and disposition of such gifts or scholarships will remain at the discretion of the
Superintendent.

3. Gifts which require installation and/or maintenance costs will be accepted only upon approval by the
Superintendent and the school Principal.

4. All gifts with a value greater than $100 require final approval by the Board of Education.

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