School-generated funds: Funds received, raised or collected in the school or community in the name of the school by school councils, parent groups or other school groups. Funds are administered by the school principal and are raised or collected from sources other than the school board’s operating and capital budgets. Includes fundraising for school purposes and funds collected and paid out through school accounts to support a variety of programs such as payments to charities or other third parties.
Fundraising: Any activity permitted under District School Board Ontario North East’s policy, to raise money or other resources that is approved by the school principal, in consultation with school council, and/or school fundraising organization operating in the name of the school and for which the school provides the administrative processes for collection. Activities may take place on or off school property.
School community: Students, parents, guardians, school councils, trustees, school administrators, staff, members of the community and partners who support the local school and student achievement.
