Forsyth County Schools proposes raising school credit‑card limits; item to sit 30 days for public comment
Summary
Staff proposed increasing district credit‑card limits (elementary designated cards from $5,000 to $10,000; superintendent limit to $15,000) citing vendor payment practices and inflation. The change will be posted for a 30‑day public comment period and return to the board for approval.
Forsyth County Schools staff presented a proposed amendment to Board Policy DJEAC on Nov. 11 to raise district‑issued credit‑card limits for certain school and central office cards.
Staff explained the change would increase the card limit for elementary designated cards from $5,000 to $10,000 (the middle and high school limits previously were $5,000), and maintain the superintendent’s card limit at or below $15,000. Staff said the cards are designed to be paid off automatically each month and are used primarily for vendors that do not accept checks and for routine purchases such as student trip costs and other school needs.
The board was told the policy revision will be posted for a 30‑day public view period before the board considers final approval. Staff framed the change as operational — intended to reduce repeated card paydowns and administrative burden as vendor acceptance and inflation make $5,000 less practical for some schools.
Provenance: presentation and brief Q&A during the purchasing policy item (SEG 313–SEG 379).
