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

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Video Summary

This video introduces WASBO’s ASB Certification Program, Badge 1: ASB Resources. The instructor explains what Associated Student Body (ASB) is—student-run activities involving fundraising and extracurricular programs that are generally not graded—and emphasizes that ASB is governed by state law, the ASB constitution, school administration, and the district board.<br /><br />It reviews OSPI’s statewide ASB accounting classifications: 1000 (general ASB), 2000 (athletics), 3000 (class accounts), 4000 (clubs), and 6000 (private charitable). The training also outlines agencies involved with ASB at federal, state, and local levels, including the IRS, USDA, OSPI, Gambling Commission, Department of Revenue, WIAA, and the State Auditor’s Office.<br /><br />Key board responsibilities include approving each school’s ASB constitution/bylaws, designating advisors, authorizing fundraising methods, and approving budgets and disbursements. The presenter distinguishes RCWs (permanent laws) from WACs (agency rules) and highlights important requirements such as fee policies and waivers, approval and deposit rules (including the 24-hour deposit requirement), and mandatory website disclosures. The Washington Constitution’s prohibition on gifting public funds is stressed (e.g., no gift cards or gifts). Finally, the video points viewers to major resources like the WASBO ASB manual, networking meetings, WIAA, SAO, OSPI, and other associations.

Keywords

WASBO ASB Certification Program

Associated Student Body (ASB) governance

OSPI ASB accounting classifications

Washington RCW and WAC compliance

ASB fundraising approval and 24-hour deposit rule

Washington Constitution gift of public funds prohibition

State Auditor’s Office ASB audit guidance