Comment Sought on School-Related Fund-Raising Policy

[Howard Hartman]

For Immediate Release	March 27, 2012

Comment Sought on School-Related Fund-Raising Policy

The Montgomery County Board of Education has requested community comment regarding its Policy CND, School-Related Fund-Raising.

This policy provides a framework for school-related fund-raising activities in or on behalf of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) that safeguards instructional time, maximizes the safety of students, supports a common school experience for all students, and includes appropriate accountability provisions.

A copy of the draft policy, Policy CND, School-Related Fund-Raising is available through the Department of Public Information and Web Services by calling 301-279-3391. You also can access the policy on the MCPS website.

Individuals who wish to provide comments should respond in writing by Tuesday, May 22, 2012. All responses should be sent to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 122, Rockville, Maryland 20850 or to the Board of Education at boe@mcpsmd.org. All responses will be shared with the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.