3290

Business and Non Instructional Operations

Grants and Other Revenue

The Board encourages the Superintendent to secure federal, state and private grants, or other alternative funding sources for use in curriculum development, staff development, instructional or activity programs and other areas as directed by the Board.

The Superintendent shall ensure that procedures governing the procurement, use, management, and disposal of goods, materials, and equipment purchased with all grants, or alternative funds, will follow applicable state and federal regulations and existing policies and controls.

After the annual school budget is set by the voters, the town raises from local property taxes such funds as are necessary to meet the approved budget allocation.  The Superintendent shall make application for all state and federal aid to which the school system is entitled. All state and federal grants received directly by the school board shall be managed in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

The Board shall approve all grant applications before their submission.  The Superintendent and/or his/her designee is authorized to sign all required forms for state and federal programs.

Legal Reference:  Connecticut General Statutes

10-76d Duties and powers of boards of education to provide special education programs and services. State agency placement; appointments of costs. (as amended by P.A. 99-279 An Act Concerning Programs and Modifications Necessary to Implement the Budget Relative to the Department of Social Services)

10-220 Duties of boards of education

IDEA 42 U.S.C. 1400 et sec (IDEA)

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