The Board of Education for Alpine School District adopts this policy based on guidance outlined in Utah Code 53E-3-804 to establish procedures for application and accounting for Federal Education agreements that may cost the District over $500,000 annually from state or local money to implement.

The Alpine School District Superintendent of Schools, or designee, is directed to establish such rules and regulations as may be needed to provide for student, employee, and patron safety and security in the school buildings and with equipment. The safety plan must also safeguard school buildings and equipment.

The primary purpose of owning, operating, and maintaining a fleet of school buses is to provide transportation for eligible students to and from schools for the purpose of educating the youth of Alpine School District.

Investments in a business entity which create a conflict between public and private interests are forbidden.
No school officer or employee shall have personal investments in any business entity which will create a substantial conflict between his private interests and his public duties. (Utah Code 67-16-9)

The purpose of this policy is to secure the maximum public benefit from the deposit and investment of district funds. 

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to review and approve a list compiled and submitted by the superintendent of capital items for replacement, and repair and initial purchase once each year. Such list shall be based upon requests from principals and department heads within the district during the budgeting process. Emergency capital expenditures shall be minimized to maintain the integrity of the budget process and allow for adequate Board review.

All accounts shall be subject to audit annually. The audits shall be performed and financial statements presented in accordance with generally-accepted auditing and accounting standards, principles, and procedures promulgated by recognized authoritative bodies, and shall conform to the uniform classification of accounts established or approved by the state auditor.
In the event that the district receives federal funding, the audits shall be performed in accordance with both federal and state auditing requirements. (See also 53-6-28)

It is the intent of Alpine School District to conduct all procurement activities in compliance with state and federal law and consistent with the guidelines set out in the Alpine School District Procurement Manual. It is the intent of the Alpine School District to conduct procurement activities in compliance with Utah Procurement Code(Chapter 56, Utah Code Annotated) and other federal or local purchasing guidelines. Supplementary purchasing guidance is contained in the Alpine School District procurement manual and ASD procedures handbook.