Information for Meeting of ARRSD - Policy Subcommittee
Wednesday January 18, 2023 12:51 PM EST

DH – BONDED EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS Updates language to better describe provision. Adds appropriate cross-references and additional legal citations. 

DH-1- REGIONAL DISTRICT BONDED EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS Updates language to better describe provision, including designation of treasurer and assistant treasurer. Adds appropriate cross-references and additional legal citations. 

D1- FISCAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING Adds language to tighten policy in reference to administrative procedures required, referencing language used by the Department in ensuring appropriate oversight. Adds federal legal reference. 

DIE-1 – REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AUDITS Notes requirement of independent auditing firm. Specifies period during which audit must be conducted and clarifies to whom the report is given. Updates to “Select Board.” Adds bullets. Edits typo in Federal Grant Audits. Notes legal recommendation of consideration of outside firm for student activity accounts. Adds appropriate cross-reference. 

DJ - PURCHASING Adds “or designee” to signature requirement. 

DJE – PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS Updates reference to “law.” Adds reference to intergovernmental agreements for purchasing, as noted in review of federal grants. Adds language to review requirements under different purchasing thresholds under the state purchasing law. Adds legal references. 

DK-1- REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYMENT PROCUDURES Clarifies responsibility of superintendent regarding budget allocations. Adds language outlining process of authorization of single signatory, with appropriate cross-reference and note. KCD – PUBLIC GIFTS TO THE SCHOOLS Aligns policy with legal requirement regarding grants and gifts. Clarifies handling of gift funds. Adds legal reference and appropriate cross-references.   

-Other items deemed urgent by the superintendent or legal team