2020 5530
Non-Instructional/Business Operations
SUBJECT: PETTY CASH FUNDS AND CASH IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Petty Cash Funds
A petty cash fund of not more than $100 will be maintained in the District Office and in each school building in a secure location. Payments from petty cash funds may be made for materials, supplies, or services only when payment is required upon delivery. At the time of reimbursement, an itemized statement of expenditures, together with substantiating receipts, must be submitted. These accounts will be authorized by Board resolution at its annual meeting.
Cash in School Buildings
Not more than $250, whether District or extraclassroom funds, will be held in the vault in the Main Office of each District school building. Under no circumstances will cash be left in classroom areas or desks. The District will not be responsible for funds left unprotected.
All funds, whether District or extraclassroom funds, will be deposited prior to close of school each week. Only authorized personnel designated by the building administrator will be allowed in the Main Office vault.
- Education Law §§ 1604(26), 1709(29) and 2503(1)
- 8 NYCRR § 170.4
Adopted: 12/11/13
Revised: 7/13/16; 9/22/20