What is a School Connected Organization?

School-Connected Organizations (SCOs) are parent-run organizations (PTA/Booster Club) formed primarily to assist student groups with obtaining resources for events, supplies, equipment and various fees and expenses. SCOs are separate from the District and they are not under the control of or the responsibility of the site administrator, superintendent or governing board. Accordingly, their funds are not controlled by the district or the students. Similarly, they should not be involved in administering or supervising the activities of student organizations.

Since SCOs exist for the sole purpose of providing benefits to the students and activities in schools, they can only exist as a legitimate tax-exempt entity if the school and district approve. The District, principal or site designee reserves the right to approve or not approve any organization as a qualified SCO, and reserves the right of revocation during the school year of any SCO with cause.

School Connected Organization Approval:

In order to fulfill its legal and fiduciary requirements, the District or site designee must approve all SCOs. All SCOs are required to submit an application annually, whether new or continuing. Any request for approval must include a completed application with all required documents. SCOs are not permitted to operate until final approval is received from the school principal or site designee. Authorization shall be granted for a period of up to one fiscal year, beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30, but may be revoked by the Superintendent or designee if considered necessary.

Requests for continuing authorization must be presented annually, and are due to the school administration by September 30.

School Connected Organization Handbook

School Connected Organization Application

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Questions?

Adam Sack

Facility Usage Supervisor

sack.adam@tusd.org

(310) 972-6064