The Board of Directors authorizes the issuance of claims against the district for goods and services. The board will allow the payment after the goods and services have been received and accepted in compliance with board policy.
The board authorizes the board secretary/treasurer, upon approval of the superintendent, to issue payment for verified bills and for reasonable and necessary expenses when the board is not in session. The board secretary/treasurer will examine the claims and verify bills. The board will approve the bills at its next regular meeting.
The board secretary/treasurer will determine to their satisfaction that the claims presented to the board are in order and are legitimate expenses of the district. It is the responsibility of the board secretary/treasurer to bring claims to the board.
The board president and board secretary/treasurer may sign warrants by use of a signature plate or rubber stamp. If the board president is unavailable to personally sign warrants, the vice president may sign warrants on behalf of the president.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent [or designee] to develop the administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Adopted: 6/70
Reviewed: 10/12; 5/15; 12/18
Revised: 7/10; 12/13; 1/22; 3/25
Related Policy: 803.1; 803.2; 803.4; 803.7
Legal Reference (Code of Iowa): §§ 279.8, .29, .30, .36; 291.12; 721.2(5); 281 IAC 12.3(1)
IASB Reference: 705.03