The Board of Education supports all organizations of parents whose objectives are to promote the educational experiences of District students. However, in using the name of the District or any of its programs and in organizing a group whose identity derives from a program(s) of this District, the parental organization thereby shares responsibility with this Board for the welfare of participating students.

Any new parent organization desiring to use the name or good offices of the District must obtain the approval of the Board as a prerequisite to organizing.

Representatives and members of approved organizations shall in all circumstances be treated by District employees as interested friends and as supporters of public education in the District.

Staff members are encouraged to join such organization(s) in their related area(s) of specialization or interest.

The Board will not tolerate any undue pressure, harassment, or intimidation designed to coerce parents or teachers into membership in one (1) organization as opposed to another.

The Board relies upon approved organizations to operate in a manner consistent with public expectations for the schools and reserves the right to withdraw sponsorship from organizations which violate the bounds of community taste.

The Board does not approve of any organization connected with the District using raffles, "bingos", or other games of chance involving the use of students as a means to raise money for the benefit of the District or one of its programs.

Money raised by approved organizations shall be used to supplement expenditures made from the General Fund.