Morris School District
MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Policy
File Code: 3450
Monitored:
Mandated:
Other Reasons X

MONEY IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS

All funds from athletic events or other activities of pupil organizations collected by school district employees and by pupil treasurers under the auspices of the Board of Education shall be handled and accounted for pursuant to prudent business procedures and rules of the state Board of Education.

The principal/designee shall be responsible for the receipt and deposit of all funds collected in his/her school and shall administer an accounting system for all such moneys. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall develop regulations for the timely deposit of funds.

If money must be left overnight in schools, it shall be kept in the school safe provided for safekeeping of valuables.

The Board of Education is to decide if lost or mishandled money is to be replaced by the person responsible. Mishandling of money including loss may be cause for disciplinary action.

Date: April 14, 1986
November 19, 2001 First Reading
December 10, 2001 Approved

Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:17-34 Receipt and disposition of moneys
N.J.S.A. 18A:19-13 Petty cash funds
N.J.S.A. 18A:19-14 Funds derived from pupil activities
N.J.S.A. 18A:23-2 Scope of audit
N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.8 Petty cash fund

Cross References:
3250 Income from fees, fines, charges
3293 Depositories
3400 Accounts
3451 Petty cash funds
3453 School activity funds
3571 Financial reports
3571.4 Audit
5136 Fund-raising activities
6145.4 Public performances and exhibitions

Key Words
Money in School Buildings, Pupil Organizations, Athletic Funds
 

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