Guidelines from the Caldwell County Board of Education policy 7360/8225 regarding electronic fundraising:

• Employees wishing to raise funds for a particular school must obtain written approval from their principal and the superintendent, as outlined in policy 7360/8225.
• DonorsChoose.org is preferred; however, be aware of hidden fees and partially funded initiatives.
• After providing pertinent details along with a complete copy of the proposed listing, proposals will be reviewed to ensure that no potential legal liability, violation of state or federal laws, and/or violation of policies exist.
• The posting of images on a crowdfunding page is limited to pictures of the classroom, the teacher, and of students where the students are not identifiable unless the employee has obtained written consent from the parents of all identifiable students.
• The crowdfunding site must have procedures in place to ensure that funds are distributed to or spent on behalf of the school, and not an individual employee.
• A copy of the approved proposal must be sent to the Chief Finance Officer.
• Funds received from the fundraiser should be deposited with the School Treasurer and purchases made following the school's purchasing procedures.
• Upon completion of the crowdfunding event, employees approved for crowdfunding projects must report to their principals any funds or items received through the project, and the disposition of funds and property received. This report should also be filed with the Chief Financial Officer.
• All funds and/or tangible materials purchased with crowdfunding donations are property of the school and shall remain with the school in the event that the teacher terminates his/her employment with the school.