Expenditure Guidelines

Schools are required to:

• Record all expenditures on the S4SD Expense Tracking Form
• Keep and turn in all receipts at the end of the campaign
• Seek approval from a S4SD project manager for any single expenditure over $200
• Return funding if the school is unable to follow through with campaign proposal

Acceptable expenditures
Funds may be used to purchase items such as:

• Posters
• T-shirts
• Bracelets
• Yard signs
• Bumper stickers
• Contests, such as posters, slogans, etc. - must be traffic safety-related
• Meals/snacks for your team - may not exceed $150 total food expenses
• Production cost of public service announcements
• Gift cards for prize giveaways, up to $25 each - may not exceed $200
• Video cameras, projectors, or other electronics or equipment necessary for the project - may not exceed $175

Unacceptable expenditures
Funds MAY NOT be used to purchase items such as:

• Cash prizes or monetary rewards to individuals
• Support of "all-night" or "lock-in" type party/dance/event
• "Mock" car crash or production company events
• Any purpose that is illegal
• Paid media/advertising
• Meals for large groups
• Lobbying of elected officials
• Scholarships
• Post-prom events
• Attending seminars, conference booths, or training events
• Events or single purchases over $200 (without prior approval)

REMINDER: schools may not solicit monetary donations or supplement campaign funding with school funds. In-kind contributions and uncompensated volunteers are permitted.