Principal Guidelines

Principals you are the gatekeepers on this project. You will have to decide if a project is worthwhile and whether it will be well perceived by the public. It can be counterproductive if requests are posted that may be perceived to be frivolous, inappropriate projects or items that should be funded with district or school budgets through tax money.

1. Each teacher may only have one project posted at a time.

2. Be selective about the kinds of things being asked for. There are many critical needs in our schools and you should be sure a project represents your school's needs appropriately.

3. Projects should have a direct impact on student learning.

4. Be particularly cautious about parties and treats. There may be occasions when it is appropriate; however, we need to be very careful about what is requested.

5. Once you have approved a project for posting sign the form and pass it on to your site tech who will then post it to the donation Web site. Projects may remain on the site for up to six months.

6. Encourage teachers to send a thank you to the donors as soon as the Foundation sends them the list of donor names.

Teacher Guidelines

1. All projects must have a signed approval from the principal before they will be posted on the Web site.

2. Projects should have direct impact on student learning.

3. Funds cannot be requested for individual travel.

4. Use good judgment and consider how the public will perceive a project. There are many critical needs in our schools and you should be sure your project represents your school's needs appropriately.

5. Be certain prices are accurate and the math is correct. Do your homework to find the best prices available before you post a project. We need to spend donated funds wisely.

6. Submit your completed project application to the principal for approval. Principals will pass approved projects to the school site tech for posting.

7. Each teacher may only have one project posted at a time.