FILE: DJAA
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
The Acadia Parish School Board, in accordance with state law, shall require the President, Vice-President, and Superintendent, as secretary-treasurer, or any two (2) officers or persons designated by the Board, to sign any and all checks issued in payment of expenditures. All expenditures shall be reviewed monthly at the regular meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee. The Board authorizes the use of a facsimile signature device for those persons designated to sign checks. The Superintendent shall establish and maintain appropriate procedures assuring the proper issuance of all checks.
The Board authorizes principals to open bank accounts for their schools and related clubs and organizations. The Business Director is authorized to open accounts and manage the investments of the Acadia Parish School Board.
GENERAL CONTRACTS
Contracts obligating the Board or school district shall be countersigned by the President of the Board, the Superintendent, and/or appropriate personnel.
All documents requiring the signature of the President will first be examined and approved by the Superintendent or designee, who will attach a note or memo indicating that the document has been examined and approved for signature. After the President signs the document, it shall be returned to the Superintendent or designee for proper recording, disposition, and filing. No staff member may be authorized to sign for the Board President.
Incidental right-of-way agreements may be approved and signed by the Superintendent or designee.
BILLS, INVOICES, STATEMENTS
The Board directs that only authorized school employees shall sign bills, invoices, or statements in accordance with pertinent accounting procedures.
TEACHER CONTRACTS
The Superintendent shall sign each teacher contract.
SCHOOL CHECKING ACCOUNTS
The Superintendent shall be given authority to make changes on school checking accounts as each school principal or school administrator changes without the necessity of any additional resolution being adopted by the Board.
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. ยงยง17:81, 17:83, 17:97
Board minutes, 6-6-94
Acadia Parish School Board