Board begins first reading of new purchasing card policy and revised credit card policy

What happened

The district is introducing a new Policy DJI/DJI-R governing procurement (purchasing) cards and revising Policy DJH/DJH-R on credit cards, submitted for first reading September 14, 2026, with adoption planned for October 12, 2026. The policies add convenience-fee rules, cardholder responsibilities, and reimbursement requirements for unsubstantiated purchases.

Why it matters to families

These policies establish new financial controls and accountability rules for district credit/purchasing card use, which affects district financial risk management and staff compliance obligations.

The evidence

Policy Review Committee document: 'DJH \u2013 Credit Cards', 'DJH-R \u2013 Credit Cards (new regulation)', 'DJI \u2013 Purchasing Cards (new policy)', 'DJI-R \u2013 Purchasing Cards (new regulation)' listed as first reading 9/14/2026, adoption 10/12/2026.

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