SERIES 3000: OPERATIONS, FINANCE, AND PROPERTY

Booster Clubs, PTOs, and Other Legally Separate Parent/Guardian Groups

By executing this Acknowledgement and Release (“Acknowledgment”), I certify that I am an authorized representative or officer of the group identified below (“Organization”). On behalf of the Organization, which is operated as a separate legal entity from the District, I certify the following:

I have read and understand District Policy 3106 related to the policies and procedures applicable to our Organization. The Organization’s operations will comply with applicable Board policies and procedures, administrative guidelines, and Board and administrative directives. I certify on behalf of the Organization that the Organization will not represent to any third party that it is an agent of the District or has any authority to act on behalf of the District.

The Organization is currently a properly formed separate legal entity (or is in the process of becoming a separate legal entity) as indicated on District form 3106-F. The Organization certifies that it has: (1) established a legal entity through the State of Michigan; (2) obtained an employer identification number (EIN) through the Internal Revenue Service and does not utilize the District’s EIN for any purpose; and (3) established a separate bank account in the name of the Organization.

As a legally separate entity, the Organization is fully responsible for compliance with applicable state and federal laws. The District does not require the Organization to obtain tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) or other form of charitable organization, which is a decision for the Organization. The Organization is solely responsible for consulting with appropriate professionals on legal, tax, accounting, and other compliance matters, as deemed necessary by the Organization, including whether tax-exempt status would be beneficial for the Organization. Information provided by the District is general in nature and should not be construed as legal advice. District personnel may participate in the Organization’s events and activities on a voluntary basis but may not be required to participate. The Organization is responsible for safeguarding funds raised by the Organization and has adopted written procedures or internal controls related to funds to minimize fraud or abuse. The District will not be liable for the failure of the Organization to properly safeguard funds or for losses associated with fraud or misuse of funds. Events and activities, including fundraisers, held by the Organization are not District-sponsored events and the District will not be held liable for such events or activities.

By execution of this Acknowledgment, I certify on behalf of the Organization that I have read and understand this Acknowledgment and that the Organization releases and holds the District harmless from liability arising from the operation of the Organization, including liability related to events and activities, failure to comply with applicable law, financial losses incurred, including those resulting from fraud or similar acts, and other liability associated with the Organization’s operations.