Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/25/2018 - 7:00 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: Delegation of Authority for Financial Functions
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Objective 6.1 Fiscal Policies and Practices
ACPS will plan, manage, monitor, and report spending to provide decision-makers and the community with a reliable, accurate, and complete view of the financial performance of the educational system at all levels.
Objective 6.3 Operational Efficiency and Performance Management
ACPS will focus resources on student learning by utilizing a comprehensive performance management system that ensures efficient, cost-effective business operations.
Policy: DA - Management of Funds
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
Delegation of Procurement Authority 10182018.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: The attached resolution modifies an earlier resolution approved by the School Board on September 13, 2018. The purpose of this revision is to designate new Agents to enter into contracts for the purchase or lease of goods or services (professional and nonprofessional) and construction. The Deputy Purchasing Agent of the School Board, generally, the Procurement Manager, will be named at a later date.

All other terms remain unchanged from the Resolution to Adopt Delegation of Authority approved September 13, 2018 by the School Board.

Adoption of this resolution will provide appropriate authorizations to ACPS staff 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 specific staff members 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 adoption of the attached resolution.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dominic Turner - Chief Financial Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Karen Graf Moved, Member Margaret Lorber seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends adoption of the attached resolution.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Ronnie Campbell     Yes
Karen Graf     Yes
Christopher J. Lewis     Yes
Ramee A. Gentry     Yes
Henry E. Cardwell     Yes
Margaret Lorber     Yes
Cindy Anderson     Yes
Veronica R. Nolan     Yes