BUS4 - Other Revenues: Investments
Section B - Business
Revenues from Investments
Purpose:
To outline procedures for the authorization and management of District investments in accordance with Arizona law.
Annual Investment Authorization:
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Board Consideration and Vote:
- Each fiscal year, the Governing Board will consider and vote on a request to the County Treasurer to authorize investments of District funds.
- The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that this item is included on the agenda for a Board meeting in June of each year.
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Investment of Funds:
- Upon approval, the District's funds may be invested as permitted by law, prioritizing safety, liquidity, and yield to maximize returns while ensuring the security of District resources.
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Management of Investment Income:
- Income generated from these investments will be used in accordance with state law to support educational programs and District operations.
- All investment activities shall comply with the relevant guidelines set forth by the Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR).
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Reporting:
- The Superintendent or designated business manager shall regularly report the status and performance of investments to the Board, ensuring transparency and compliance with state regulations.
Adopted: September 14, 2017
Legal References:
- A.R.S. 15-996 – Authorization for investment of school district funds.
- A.R.S. 15-1024 – County Treasurer as the custodian of school district funds.
- A.R.S. 15-1025 – Management of revenues from investments.