Adopt-A-School/Partner in Education Program
The expenditure of moneys under these programs will not be authorized for supplies or equipment, or other miscellaneous items which are not reasonably related to providing human resource support for the programs. This would include purchasing equipment or supplies, prizes and/or awards, and learning materials. Employees must use their own funds to purchase any of the aforementioned supplies or materials for use with the programs. State employees are permitted to engage in limited fundraising activities to raise additional moneys for the purchase of items which benefit the children, schools, or programs involved in Adopt-A-School. These activities might include bake sales, office donations, dress down days, garage sales, and the like. However, activities such as raffles and any other game of chance are prohibited.
Expenditures
In support of these programs, absent prior approval of the director, employees shall be permitted up to but no more than three (3) hours per two-week pay period to participate in either program. However, absent prior approval of the director , if employees desire to participate in both programs, they shall be permitted two (2) hours per two week pay period to participate in each program for a total of four (4) hours per two-week pay period. Division supervisors are responsible for monitoring participation and retain the discretion to coordinate time allocated to Adopt-A-School and Project Pass.
Recognizing the critical importance of a sound education in the development of healthy and productive citizens, it is appropriate and necessary for state government to set an example through policy and practice. Early Educational success of a child, both in pre-school programs and school itself, can determine his/her additional educational opportunities and success as well as the future course of his/her career and life. Moreover, school/community partnerships are becoming increasingly important to meeting the needs of our schools.
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