801.5 - Student Activities Fund

Revenue raised by students or from student activities is deposited and accounted for in the student activities fund. This revenue is the property of and is under the financial control of the board. Upon recommendation by the respective building principal, students may use this revenue for purposes approved by the superintendent [or designee].

Whether such revenue is collected from student contributions, club dues, special activities, or result from admissions to special events or from other fundraising activities, all funds will be under the jurisdiction of the board and under the specific control of the superintendent [or designee]. The revenue will be deposited in a designated depository and will be disbursed and accounted for in accordance with instructions issued by the superintendent [or designee].

It is the responsibility of the board secretary [or designee] to keep student activity accounts up-to-date and complete.

Any unencumbered activity account balances will automatically revert to the activity fund of the school when an activity is discontinued.


Adopted: 6/70
Reviewed: 7/10; 12/18; 1/22
Revised: 10/12; 12/13; 5/15
Related Policy: 801.4
Legal Reference (Code of Iowa): §§ 279.8
IASB Reference: 704.5