We all try so much to follow state and district procedures, laws and policies when it comes to the expenditure of public funds and public meetings. And it is a challenge when we are in person, let alone over the internet video conferencing. So many of our rules and procedures have been thrown out or shelved…you are not alone.
Working with the state auditor’s office, we know we get questions on the daily for things like how do we get student approval? How do we have officers if we didn’t hold elections? How can we record student signatures? Can meeting be held virtually? Are video meetings even acceptable? How do you have student sign off on the bills and invoices? Can we change ASB card prices? What if we don’t charge for ASB cards? What about our budgets? What can we do with remaining class of 2020 funds? How can we fundraise this year? And the list goes on.
Again, we are here to listen to your questions and find best practices in a world that none of us expected. There are solutions that can work for your building, your team, and your students. Let us assist in helping you talk through those.
In fact, we are holding our ASB Practice in a Virtual World webinar at the end of the month and beginning of October (with additional sessions added as needed). We have also created online, asynchronous parts of the course for all those other things you need to know/need to consider/train others. If you would like to join us, register at our new AWSL Portal.