Littleton

Public

Schools

Policy

 

Policy Code    DC

Policy Name    Taxing and Borrowing

                                 Authority/Limitations

Adoption            July 2, 1984

Revised              September 25, 1997

 

The District’s taxing authority is established by state law.

The Board of Education is permitted, by law, to borrow money in anticipation of collection of the taxes for the purpose of securing funds for District operations or for the payment of previous loans. Issuance of all tax anticipation notes requires Board of Education approval.

 

Borrowing

       Short-Term Loans

       Due to the timing of state property tax collections or other circumstances, it may be necessary for the District to obtain short-term loans. The maximum amount of the loan would be in accordance with state law. Such loans shall be approved by the Board of Education.

       Loans Between District Funds

       The Board of Education delegates the authority to make loans among District funds to the Superintendent and his/her designee.

       Debt Limitation

       The District shall have a limit of bonded indebtedness as stipulated by state law.

       Bonding and Debt Service

       It shall be the policy of the District to retain a professional financial consultant, when deemed in the best interest of the District, to assist in the long-range capital financing of the District.

       State Interest-Free Loan Program

        If the District does not have moneys available for expenditures equal to 1/12 of equalization program funding, the Board of Education delegates the authority to the Superintendent and/or his/her designee to participate in an interest-free loan program through the state treasurer’s office.

 

 

Legal Reference: Colorado Revised Statutes

                           C.R.S. 22-40 -107

                           C.R.S. 22-44-113

                           C.R.S. 22-42-104

                           C.R.S. 22-42-101 through 129

                           C.R.S. 22-43-101 through 110

                           C.R.S. 29-15-101 through 112

 

This policy was previously revised and accepted by the BOE November 17, 1992.