Does the ASB or school pay for the ASB secretarys mileage to/from bank?
Question: Is it appropriate for the ASB to pay for mileage of a secretary in charge of ASB at an elementary school when going to and from the bank and meetings, or would this be a school general budget expense (the secretary was never reimbursed before). Response: Governing boards are ultimately responsible for everything that happens in the district, including the activities and guidelines of student organizations. Education Code 48930 gives the governing board the authority to approve the formation of a student body organization within a district and points out that they have a fiduciary duty to ensure the sponsored activities and accounting are done in an accountable, correct manner. In addition, the district is responsible for certain costs including the supervision of student body funds (Education Code section 48937), if student organizations are in place. The student body funds are to be used to promote the general welfare, morale, or educational experience of the students. In ad
