School Fundraising Foundations

Published: May 03, 2012 4 pages

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Findings 2 findings

F01

Foundation officials did not follow up at the beginning of their term to make sure that all requirements necessary to establish nonprofit status had been met. Fact: The San Diego Unified School District has a well-defined policy regarding nonprofit organizations. Fact: School officials interviewed were unaware of district policy on nonprofit organizations and their responsibilities. Fact: School officials interviewed stated that they believed they were not responsible for foundation activities. Fact: School officials began making corrections to comply with District Procedure 9325 soon after the Grand Jury began its inquiry.

F02

School District officials have not uniformly verified compliance with procedures regarding fundraising.

Recommendations 1

12-25
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Review and audit the schools in its jurisdiction at least once per school

Agency Responses 1

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

San Diego Unified School District

∼ June 30, 2012 • 2 pages • 2 responses • Score: 0 (+1, 0, -1) View Details ▾

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2 responses to findings and recommendations

F01

Effective abatement efforts overseen by DEH have been underway for many years. Fact: Petroleum contamination removal at PHHS continues to this day. Fact: Documented evidence shows progressive reduction of contamination levels.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

The District disagrees wholly or partially with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(2).) Explanation: Since neither the school nor the foundation is identified in the report, the District has no information and cannot comment on what the foundation officials did or did not do. Finding #02: School District officials have not uniformly verified compliance with procedures regarding fundraising. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1)) The District requires all principals to review all District procedures prior to the commencement of each school year. As a p...

F02

Completion of decontamination efforts including a final health risk assessment would benefit the PHHS community.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1)) The District requires all principals to review all District procedures prior to the commencement of each school year. As a practical matter, however, some principals are more experienced than others and more familiar with the approximately 450 Administrative Procedures on various topics which the District maintains. Since foundations are not directly under the control of school authorities, some principals may have relied on foundations to be appropriately formed and operating without independent verification. RESPONSE TO RECOM...