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700 PURPOSE OF NON-INSTRUCTIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES

The school district's non-instructional services and business operations assist in the delivery of the education program and include, but are not limited to, transportation, the school lunch program, and child care.

The Board, as it deems necessary, will provide additional non- instructional services to support the school district’s education program. It shall be the goal of the Board to provide non-instructional services and to conduct its business operations and use of public funds in an efficient manner.

Expenditure for Public Purpose

The Board recognizes and supports the principle that District funds are to be expended only for legitimate public purposes and not for private personal gain for which services of comparable value have not been rendered to the District. The Board of Directors believes it is important to designate those expenditures for officers, directors, employees, and volunteers, which are in addition to salaries and benefits authorized and/or specified in Code 400 and legitimate expense reimbursements, which serve a legitimate public purpose. 

The Board authorizes the expenditure of District funds for District officers, directors, employees, and volunteers for the following purposes, as these are commonly-granted benefits for employees and volunteers in public and private organizations which aid in recruitment of personnel, promote improvement of staff morale and cooperation, assist in building a commitment to the District, and improve employee and business efficiency, thus assisting in creating a more productive learning environment: 

The Board also authorizes the expenditure of District funds for coffee and soft drinks in the school buildings. Coffee, soft drinks, and light refreshments, may also be made available at Board and committee meetings to promote a welcoming environment and as a common courtesy for individuals who travel to the District building for attendance at District meetings and conferences. 

No District funds will be used to pay the cost of any alcoholic beverage and no alcoholic beverage will be available on school grounds.

Legal References: Iowa Constitution Article III, Section 31; 279.8, 721.2(5) Code of Iowa

 

*Reviewed:  04/08/02

*Reviewed:  01/29/07

*Reviewed:  04/12/10

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed: 10/13/14

*Reviewed: 12/10/18

*Revised: 02/10/20