Memorandum 2010 B11 - Financial Analysis and Accountability ...

When schools and boards choose to engage in fees or fundraising activities, it isimportant to be consistent with the purposes and principles of public education.Hopefully the lists above act as a reference for the review of existing schoolboard policies and school practices.After receiving input on the consultation questions, the Ministry released a draftfees guideline on June 8, 2010, and requested feedback by December 31(http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/ADM_Memo_Boards_FeesGuideline.pdf ).We have heard from our partners, stakeholders and parents regarding thisimportant issue. We are committed to working together to help bring clarity tothese practices in education and putting in place guidelines that will inform bestpractices in the areas of fees and fundraising.We look forward to receiving your feedback on the draft fees guideline, whichshould be forwarded to:Jeanette Robinson, Senior Financial AnalystFinancial Analysis and Accountability Branch21 st Floor, Mowat Block900 Bay StreetToronto, Ontario M7A 1L2e-mail: jeanettemarie.robinson@ontario.ca(416) 325-2049Thank you for your participation as we continue to work in partnership to supportour students and their schools and communities.Original signed by:Gabriel F. SékalyAssistant Deputy MinisterBusiness & Finance Divisioncc.Superintendents of BusinessUpdate on fees and fundraising guidelines Page 2 of 2Memorandum 2010 B11 from Gabriel Sékaly September 14, 2010