POLICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS
POLICY NO: EL-10a
SUBJECT: PARENT SCHOOL SUPPORT COMMITTEE BUDGET – SPENDING GUIDELINES
EFFECTIVE: May 27, 2013
REVISED:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â August 19, 2013; June 19, 2017; April 16, 2019; June 2, 2023
POLICY: In keeping with the mandate of the PSSC as outlined in the Education Act, the following types of purchasing shall be deemed to be acceptable as they fall within the Public Purchasing Act:
Communication:
- School Connects or a similar service
- Voice mail service
- Postage and courier
- Brochure and pamphlet printing as approved by the school principal
- Office supplies and printer cartridges as they relate to PSSC business
- Promotional materials
- Professional reading material
Business Meeting Expense:
- Office supplies
- Meals
- Nutrition breaks
- Equipment rentals
Workshop/Professional Development:
- Registration fees and approved travel expenses for PSSC members in accordance with travel policy.
The following is a list of purchases that are deemed not to be appropriate:
- Gifts (gift cards, gift certificates)
- Flowers
- Alcoholic beverages
- Instructional materials
- Cellular phone/data plan purchases and monthly recurring charges
- Hiring of casual staff
- Payment of travel expenses as they relate to attendance at PSSC meetings
Purchases not indicated in these guidelines must be pre-approved by the Superintendent or designate.
MONITORING:
Method(s): Individual School Reports
Frequency: Annually
Month: May