Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township
Bylaws & Policies
 

7455 - ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FIXED ASSETS

The School Board shall maintain a fixed-asset, accounting system. The fixed-asset system shall maintain sufficient information to permit the following:

 A.the preparation of year-end financial statements in accordance with generally-accepted, accounting principles

 B.adequate insurance coverage

 C.control and accountability

Fixed assets are defined as those tangible assets of the District with a useful life in excess of one (1) year and an initial cost equal to or exceeding the amount determined periodically in the District's administrative guidelines. Some items may be identified as "controlled" assets that, although they do not meet all fixed asset criteria, are to be recorded on the fixed-asset system to maintain control.

Fixed assets shall be classified as follows:

 A.land

 B.building

 C.improvements other than building

 D.machinery and equipment

 E.furniture and fixtures

 F.vehicles

 G.plant (aerator)

 H.underground lines and other infrastructure

 I.construction-in-progress

Leased fixed assets and assets which are jointly-owned shall be identified and recorded on the fixed-asset system.

Fixed assets shall be recorded at actual, or if not determinable, estimated purchase price or fair market value at the time of acquisition. The method(s) to be used to estimate such price or market value shall be established by the Superintendent or designee.

The School District will capitalize items with an individual value equal to or greater than $ 5,000.00.

The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines to ensure proper purchase, transfer, and disposal of fixed assets.

Depreciation shall be recorded for funded fixed assets using the method(s) approved by the Superintendent.

The following information shall be maintained for all fixed assets:

 A.description

 B.asset classification (land, building, equipment, etc.)

 C.location

 D.purchase price

 E.vendor

 F.date purchased

 G.estimated useful life

 H.replacement cost

 I.method of acquisition (purchase, trade-in, lease, donated etc.)

 J.manner of asset disposal