CONTACT PERSON:

NAME: Kimberly Ferrell

PHONE: (850) 245-0405

SUNCOM:

205-0405

CEFO:

04-19

November 6, 2003

SUBJECT: School Recognition Funds – Allowable Expenditures

Section 1008.36, Florida Statutes, provides for financial awards to public schools that (1) sustain high

performance by receiving a school grade of "A," making excellent progress; or (2) demonstrate exemplary

improvement due to innovation and effort by improving a letter grade

.

School recognition awards must be used for the following purposes:

(a) Nonrecurring bonuses to the faculty and staff;

(b) Nonrecurring expenditures for educational equipment or materials to assist in maintaining and improving

student performance; or

(c) Temporary personnel for the school to assist in maintaining and improving student performance.

In the event that school recognition funds are used for nonrecurring bonuses or salaries for temporary

personnel, the payment of employer costs, including payroll taxes, are also appropriate expenditures.

If you have questions or require additional assistance, please call the Office of Funding and Financial Reporting

at (850) 245-0405 or SunCom 205-0405.

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Finance Officers