Gifts, grants, and bequests to the school district may be accepted when they will further the interests of the school district. The board shall have sole authority in determining whether the gift furthers the interests of the school district.
Gifts, grants, and bequests shall be approved by the board. Once it has been approved by the board, a board member or the superintendent may accept the gift on behalf of the school district.
Gifts, grants, and bequests once accepted on behalf of the school district shall become the property of the school district. Gifts, grants, and bequests shall be administered in accordance with terms, if any, agreed to by the board.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.42; 565.6 (2003).
Cross Reference: 217 Gifts to Board of Directors 402.4 Gifts to Employees 508.1 Class or Student Group Gifts
Approved Dec. 13, 2004
Reviewed October 9, 2023
Revised February 9, 2009