Proposed Policy Changes
The following policies will be placed on the January 22, 2026, Board of Education Meeting agenda for a second reading and adoption:
Revisions are required to align with recent Ohio Auditor of State bulletins clarifying that district sales tax exemptions do not extend to purchases made by employees using personal funds and to address ethics guidance on the use of frequent flyer miles and rewards earned through district business. Updated policy language is necessary to establish clear reimbursement rules, define allowable and prohibited practices, set spending thresholds, strengthen internal controls, and reduce audit and ethics risks while ensuring fiscal transparency and accountability.
Updates are necessary to operationalize changes in Policy DLC by clearly defining day-to-day procedures for reimbursements, documentation requirements, use of tax-exempt certificates, sales tax treatment, and handling of rewards or incentives tied to district travel. Aligning the regulation with updated policy language ensures consistent implementation across departments, minimizes administrative ambiguity, and mitigates exposure to audit findings or compliance violations.
DJC - Bidding Requirements
Policy DJC is updated to increase the quote threshold from $10,000 to $25,000.
Comments may be sent to casto@scsdoh.org.