CHAPTER 3.00 - SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

3.25 Utilization Of Funds For Gifts And Auxiliary Enterprises

(1) Use of a portion of gifts and profits from enterprise activities which is not designated is authorized to be used for the purpose of promotion, public relations, and hospitality of business guests, provided that such purpose will directly benefit or be in the best interest of the school and/or district. Promotions and public relations activities may include, but are not limited to, activities involving graduation, visiting committees, orientation and work conferences, recruitment of employees, official meeting and receptions, guest speakers, accreditation studies, and other development activities, awards, or other types of recognition for meritorious performance.

(2) For the purpose of this rule, funds from auxiliary enterprises will be defined as profits from enterprise activities, excluding food service activities, which may include but are not limited to, vending machines, supply stores, and other internal account funds profits not specifically designated for student or school-level purposes.

(3) Disbursements for the hospitality of business guests for any fiscal year shall not exceed the limit set by Department of Education rules.

(4) Funds used for these purposes shall be expended from the school or district fund which generated the revenue.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41, 1001.42, 1001.43, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1001.41, 1001.42, 1001.43, F.S.

History:

Adopted:

Revision Date(s): July 1, 1989; July 1, 1996; January 14, 1999; February 9, 2010

Formerly: