Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/4/2022 - 6:30 PM
Category: Old Business and Action Items
Type: Action
Subject: Delegation of Authority for Financial Functions
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation
ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
Policy: DJA - Purchasing Authority
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
220104_Memo_Delegation_of_Financial_Authority_v1.pdf
220104_Att1_Motion_Delegation_of_Financial_Authority_v2.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: The attached motion delegates authority to specific staff positions to perform financial functions on behalf of the School Board and is adopted each year at the School Board Organizational Meeting.

Adoption of the Delegation of Authority for Financial Functions will provide appropriate authorizations to ACPS staff positions to perform their duties in financial management and procurement. Upon adoption, this delegation of authority will become effective immediately.
Background: The Code of Virginia allows School Boards to delegate their authority to staff members holding specific positions as Agents of the School Board to perform certain financial functions. ACPS policies also have additional provisions for the delegation of School Board authority.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Delegation of Authority for Financial Functions.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird Moved, Member Dr. Michelle Rief seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Delegation of Authority for Financial Functions.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Meagan L. Alderton     Yes
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Kelly Carmichael Booz     Yes
Tammy Ignacio     Yes
Christopher Harris     Yes
Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi     Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird     Yes
Willie F. Bailey, Sr.     Yes