3451 — Petty Cash Funds (AR)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This administrative regulation, adopted September 16, 2019, establishes rules for petty cash funds at Reed Union schools. Each school site can maintain up to $50 in cash for small, urgent expenses like express mail charges or postage that can't wait for normal purchasing procedures. The principal is personally responsible for the fund and must document every purchase with receipts or sales slips. These receipts are submitted monthly (or sooner if money runs low) to the business office, which issues a check to refill the fund. The cash on hand plus receipts must always equal the original $50. The business office conducts regular audits, and the district's independent auditor also reviews these funds. Overnight, petty cash must be stored securely in a safe.
What this means for your family
This policy has minimal direct impact on families. It's an internal financial control ensuring schools handle small cash expenses properly and securely. The $50 limit and audit requirements protect district funds from misuse. Parents won't interact with petty cash funds, but can be assured the district follows careful accounting procedures for even small amounts of money, maintaining fiscal responsibility with taxpayer dollars.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.