Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-5-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 290-2-5-.06 - Requirements To Continue Certification As A Chief School Finance Officer

(1) The certification program approved by the State Department of Education shall provide the following continuing professional education (CPE) requirements:

(a) A CCSFO shall receive 18 contact hours of approved CPE credits during each fiscal year. CPE hours earned in excess of the 18 hour requirement may be carried forward to the next fiscal year. CPE hours carried forward to the next fiscal year may not exceed 18 hours.

(b) If a CCSFO cannot meet the requirement of 18 hours of CPE per year by the end of the fiscal year due to extenuating circumstances, such as an extended illness, then the deadline will be extended to six months after the end of the fiscal year and the CCSFO will be placed on probation during this time. The chief school finance officer is responsible for meeting this requirement within the six-month period and for reporting the CPE information to the State Department of Education.

(c) A CCSFO may receive CPE credit from other professional organizations, such as the CPE required for Certified Public Accountants, Certified Management Accountants, and Certified Internal Auditors. CPE credit may be obtained from any level of the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) and the Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA). Except for classes arranged by State Department of Education with various organizations, a CCSFO is responsible for providing acceptable documentation of CPE credit to the State Department of Education. Acceptable documentation includes a certificate of completion, an attendance record, or a letter from the organization verifying the CCSFO's attendance. The State Department of Education may require additional or alternative documentation of CPE credit.

(d) The CPE requirements for a CCSFO completing the course requirements for certification are adjusted for the first year of certification:

1. If certification is received during the months July through September, no CPE hours are required until the next fiscal year.

2. If certification is received during the months October through December, nine (9) CPE hours are required in the fiscal year.

3. If certification is received during the months January through March, six (6) CPE hours are required in the fiscal year.

4. If certification is received during the months April through June, three (3) CPE hours are required in the fiscal year.

5. CPE hours earned during the first year of certification in excess of the required number of CPE hours may be carried forward to the next fiscal year. A CCSFO shall finish 18 contact hours of approved CPE credits during each fiscal year beginning with the second year of certification.

(e) The State Department of Education will provide CPE records to a CCSFO on a quarterly basis.

(2) If the chief school finance officer does not meet the CPE requirements the State Superintendent may revoke or suspend the certification of the chief school finance officer.

(3) Upon presentation of evidence that a CCSFO has demonstrated gross negligence or incompetence, the State Superintendent may place the chief school finance officer in probationary status for up to one year. Upon demonstrating satisfactory improvement in performance, the State Superintendent may reinstate a chief school finance officer from probationary status.

Author: Dr. Ed Richardson

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-5-.06

New Rule: Filed May 8, 2003; effective June 12, 2003.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-3-13.