An Associated Student Body (ASB) shall be formed in each school within
the district whenever one or more students in that school engage in money-raising
activities with the approval and at the direction or under the supervision
of the district. An Associated Student Body shall be a formal organization
of students, including subcomponents or affiliated student groups. Each
associated student body shall submit a constitution and bylaws to the board
for approval. The constitution and bylaws shall identify how student activities
become approved as student body activities and establish standards for their
supervision, governance and financing. Subject to such approval process,
any lawful activity which promotes the educational, recreational or cultural
growth of students may be considered for recognition as an associated student
body activity. Any lawful fund raising practices that are consistent with
the goals of the district and which do not bring disrespect to the district
or its students may be acceptable methods and means for raising funds for
student body activities. Elementary schools are exempt from these requirements.
The Board of Directors may act or delegate the authority to a staff member
to act as the associated student body for any school which contains no grade
higher than grade six.
The principal shall designate a staff member as the primary advisor to
the ASB and assure that all groups affiliated with the ASB have an advisor
assigned to assist them. Advisors shall have the authority and responsibility
to intervene in any activities that are inconsistent with district policy,
ASB standards, student safety or ordinarily accepted standards of behavior
in the community. When in doubt, advisors shall consult the principal regarding
the propriety of proposed student activities.
Each ASB shall prepare and submit annually a budget for the support of
the ASB program to the board for approval. All property and money acquired
by ASB's shall be district funds and shall be deposited and disbursed from
the district's associated student body program fund.
Adopted:
6/5/67
Revised:
3/15/76 and 5/7/90
LEGAL REFS.:
RCW 28A.58.113
RCW 28A.58.115
RCW 28A.58.120
WAC 180-52-025
WAC 392-123, generally
WAC 392-138, generally
CROSS REFS.:
Accounting System (DIA)
Delinquent Accounts-Write Off (DIAA)