Question: Can ASB charge a parking fee for their football games in order to generate revenue for the program?

Response: Normally students cannot generate revenue by charging parking fees. In most school districts, the equipment and facilities are considered the property of the school district.  This would include parking lots. The district business office oversees the rental of district equipment and property and the proceeds are deposited into the general fund of the school district. The governing board should address who has the authority to rent district equipment or property and who has the authority to spend the rental fees collected. Most district boards have adopted a "use of facility" policy that describes the steps required to use district facilities. Rental revenue would not normally be considered the students’ money because the students do not own the facilities/parking lot/equipment.

5/30/08