P0700  EXPENSES - BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

BOARD POLICY:

Board members may be reimbursed for their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties per K.S.A. 72-8207.

Implemental Procedures:

1.     Any expenses not specified in this policy, Policy 0800 - Travel and Expenditures by Board of Education Members, and Policy 0750 – Equipment, Supplies, and Services - Board of Education Members will require Board of Education action prior to payment.

2.     Board members shall not be issued district credit cards.

3.     Board of Education members may attend civic functions, i.e., Urban League Dinner, Kansas Teacher of the Year Dinner, etc.; however, it is the responsibility of the Board member to pay for the ticket of a guest/spouse invited by that Board member to that function. Board members will reimburse the district for unused requested tickets/reservations unless the absence is due to illness or an emergency.

4.     Expense reports will be provided at least on an annual basis at the end of the fiscal year.

Administrative Responsibility: Board of Education
Latest Revision Date: August 2008  P0700
New Policy: November 2001