Mt. Pleasant School District receives certificate of excellence

The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded Mt. Pleasant Community School District its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for having met or exceeded the program?s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.

The district was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2014. This is the 16th consecutive year the district has received the award.

Sponsored by VALIC, the Certificate of Excellence (COE) award confirms the school business office?s commitment to financial accountability and transparency. Recognition through the COE program can help strengthen a district?s presentation for bond issuance statements and promotes a high level of financial reporting.

ASBO International, founded in 1910, is a professional organization of 5,000 members that provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of education resources.