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SECTION 1.1 - INTRODUCTION TO ASB LEGAL
FRAMEWORK
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RATING MODEL
USED AS A MODEL DURING REVIEW OF ASB OPERATIONS FOR INTERNAL
CONTROLS AND ASB PROCESSES
Exemplary Practice
- Record keeping and monitoring above and beyond what is
required. Capitalizing on the opportunity to teach General Accepted Accounting
Principals and Washington State Statutes to students and adults. Exceeding the
expectations of the State Auditor’s Office. Involving students in an educational
experience. Evidence of strong internal controls.
Basic Compliance
- Meeting the requirements of local Board Policy, the RCW's,
WAC's and the WA State Accounting manual. Following procedures outlined in the
District’s ASB Manual. Meeting the expectations of the Auditor. Evidence of good
internal controls.
Management Letter/Audit Finding
- Failing to meet the requirements of local Board
Policy, the RCW's, WAC's and the WA State Accounting manual. Not following the
procedures outlined in the District’s ASB Manual nor meeting the expectations of the
Auditor. Failing to teach Washington State ASB Statute to students in leadership
positions, but teaching advisors and coaches. Poor internal controls.
Fraud
- Intentional disregard for and/or gross failure in meeting the requirements of
local Board Policy, the RCW's, WAC's and the WA State Accounting manual. Not
following the procedures outlined in the District’s ASB Manual nor complying with the
expectations of the Auditor. Failure to teach Washington State ASB Statute to
students, advisors, or coaches. Poor internal controls. Evidence of criminal actions,
cover-up and/or misconduct.
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AGENCIES AND GROUPS INTERESTED IN ASB WITH SOME EXAMPLES:
Federal Level
Courts
Freedom of Speech, Assembly
Internal Revenue
Service
Compensation for
Advisors/coaches
Department of
Agriculture
Pop machine, lunch competition
Congress
School Funding
Department of
Education
Equity & Inclusive issues
State Level
Department of Labor & Industries
Employment conditions for
coaches/advisors
Department of Revenue
Sales taxes
State Courts
Broad Issues like the Castle Rock
decision
Office of the Governor
School budgets
Department of Ecology
Environmental issues like car washes
Attorney General
Interpreting ASB laws
Legislature
RCW's, Funding, Spending guidelines
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gender Equity, ASB Budgeting, WAC's
State Board of Education
Student Voice in Policies, WIAA
oversight
WA Interscholastic Activities
Association
Sports, Debate, Drama, Band, Spirit
State Gambling Commission
Raffles, Bingo, Carnivals
State Auditor
Compliance, record keeping
Secretary of State
Support Groups, Charitable Solicitations
Association of WA School Principals
Educating & Advising Principals
WA Assoc. of Secondary School
Principals
Student Leadership Development
WA Activities Coordinator's Assoc.
Educating Advisors
WA Assoc. of School Business
Officials
Educating Administrators
Local Level
County Health Department
Concessions, food sales
Department of Transportation
Local parades
Air Pollution Control Authority
Bonfires
Educational Service District
Teacher & Student workshops
School Board
Local Policies
Principal
Monitoring ASB
Associated Student Body
Activities Programs, Finance
School Clubs, Classes, Sports
Projects and Activities
Private ASB
Scholarships, Charities
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