Benefits of Booster Clubs
| Consideration | District-Recognized Booster Club | Outside Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Exempt Status |
Group has obtained tax-exempt status, which helps to promote positive and active support from parents and staff, and establishes trust with the group's bylaws and financial responsibilities. All monies raised are deposited in group’s bank account and spending of funds is determined by the group. |
Group may or may not have tax-exempt status. |
| Financial Oversight | In regards to management of funds, group agrees to comply with guidelines established in Section 341 of the Student Activity Funds Procedure Manual and Policy 3370. This ensures management of the group’s funds is in accordance with good business practices and there is safeguarding of assets as well as full disclosure of the sources and uses of all funds. | All monies raised are deposited into group’s bank account and spending of funds is determined by the group. District does not provide oversight to organization’s finances. |
| Liability Insurance | District pays for annual Excess Accident Medical and General Limited Liability insurance through PTO Today which covers many of the group’s activities. View a list of activities covered by district-paid insurance. | Organization must provide general liability insurance for all activities. |
| Facility Usage | Facility Usage fees are not assessed for group’s activities (some exceptions apply). Activities take priority over outside organization activities. | Facility usage fees assessed for all activities per Regulation 1420. Activities do not take priority over school or district-recognized booster group activities. |
| In-District Promotion | May use the Rockwood School District name in advertising and promote activities in Rockwood locations. Group may have a link to their information on a District or School web site. | May not use the Rockwood School District name in advertising. May promote the activity on the Peachjar page of school websites if a non-profit. All information should include a disclaimer that the activity is not affiliated with or administered by the Rockwood School District. Group may not have a link to their information on a District or school web site. |
There are informal parent groups that support Rockwood students, activities and programs through fundraising which is submitted directly to a school's activity account. These groups typically raise less than $1,000 per school year and work directly with the school to coordinate all activities. The activity is considered a district activity and must comply with all guidelines established in the Student Activity Funds Procedure Manual and Policy 3370.
All monies raised are deposited in a school activity account and become school funds. The school may work with the group to get input on how money raised is spent. If you need more information about processes to assist these informal parent groups, please contact your school.