ASB Badge #01 - ASB Resources-ASB Badge #1

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This WASBO Badge #1 “Resources” module explains what an Associated Student Body (ASB) is in Washington State and the legal framework and oversight that governs ASB fundraising and extracurricular activities. An ASB is a student organization involved in raising and managing money for student activities, operating under Washington State law, an adopted ASB constitution, school administration, and the district Board of Directors.<br /><br />The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provides ASB account classification codes: 1000 (General), 2000 (Athletics), 3000 (Classes), 4000 (Clubs), and 6000 (Private/Charitable). The training notes that ASB oversight involves federal, state, and local agencies (details referenced in the WASBO ASB Manual).<br /><br />Key governance requirements are outlined in WAC 392-138-013: school boards must approve each ASB’s constitution and bylaws and set policies/procedures that define program activities, establish a governing body, authorize fundraising methods, assign a primary advisor, and specify how ASB funds are budgeted and disbursed. Students and administrators propose activities and budgets first, but the Board has final approval authority; however, the Board cannot initiate ASB activities.<br /><br />The module summarizes primary legal sources: RCWs (especially RCW 28A “Common Schools”), WACs (notably Title 392 for OSPI rules; Title 180 for State Board of Education rules), and the Washington State Constitution. Constitutional limits include the prohibition on gifting public funds (Article VIII, Section 7): ASB funds cannot be used for personal gain, including gifts to volunteers (refreshments during events are allowed). Scholarship support must follow policy and appropriate funding sources (e.g., ASB 6xxx scholarship account, district trust donations, or private funds like InvestEd). It also notes Article IX, Section 1 on the state’s duty to fund education.<br /><br />Charter schools forming ASBs are subject to the same rules, including cash handling, deposits within 24 hours, inventory, recordkeeping, supervision, and state audits. The module concludes with key ASB-related resources and agency websites (WASBO, WIAA, State Auditor, OSPI, WSSDA, Gambling Commission, ESDs, and student/activity organizations).

Keywords

Associated Student Body (ASB) Washington State

WASBO Badge #1 Resources module

ASB fundraising legal framework

OSPI ASB account classification codes 1000 2000 3000 4000 6000

WAC 392-138-013 ASB governance requirements

RCW 28A Common Schools ASB law

Washington State Constitution Article VIII Section 7 gift of public funds

ASB budgeting and disbursement board approval

ASB cash handling deposits within 24 hours audits

ASB scholarship funding sources 6xxx trust donations InvestEd