Lottery Funds

The Governing Board intends to use California State Lottery funds for supplemental and nonrecurring expenditures in support of educational programs and activities. In recognition of the yearly fluctuations of lottery funds received by the district, the Governing Board shall not commit lottery funds for any purpose until they have been received. The Governing Board shall establish funding priorities and approve all allocations in accordance with law. Lottery funds allocated by the state for the purchase of instructional materials shall be expended on instructional materials as defined in Education Code 60010. Lottery funds shall not be used for the acquisition of real property, construction of school facilities, financing of research, or any other noninstructional purpose. (Government Code 8880.4, 8880.5) For the receipt and expenditure of lottery funds, the Superintendent or designee shall establish a separate account that shall be clearly identified as a lottery education account. (Government Code 8880.5) The Governing Board encourages staff and community members to participate in determining how lottery funds will be used. The Superintendent or designee may solicit input through district advisory groups, school site councils, and/or individual students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members.