Fundraising Policy Review

UPDATE: Thank you for providing your feedback regarding HWDSB's Fundraising Policy. The consultation is now closed to contributions, but we will report back on key findings.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board's policies are reviewed every few years, and when we want to make changes to a policy we bring it back to you for input. Today, we invite you to share your thoughts on a policy that directs fundraising activities within the Board.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) recognizes that parents, guardians, caregivers, schools, and communities may choose to engage in fundraising activities to support students, schools, the Board, and the wider community. The Board supports fundraising activities that are complementary to public education, voluntary, safe, accountable, and transparent. Further, the Board supports fundraising activities that increase student and community engagement, support healthy learning environments, and build strong partnerships.

We have proposed changes to HWDSB's Fundraising Policy that reflect our commitment to making sure that fundraising initiatives meet the needs of students, educators, the community, and staff, while ensuring accountability and transparency.

We invite you to share your thoughts on these proposed changes.

Ways to engage

Please refer to the existing Fundraising Policy under 'Important Documents' section. Then, leave your comments on the draft policy by pinning them to the document below.

Sections of the original policy have been reworked in the new draft policy. Significant revisions are highlighted in blue.