803.02 - Use of Purchase Orders

The procurement of all supplies, equipment, and services shall be initiated by the issuance of an official purchase order signed by the Superintendent of Schools or Director of Finance and Operations.  Only those supplies, equipment, and services procured by formal contract or those that are appropriate credit card purchases shall be exempt.

The Board of Directors recognizes the advantages of centralized purchasing in that volume buying insures maximum value for each dollar spent.  The Board shall authorize the Superintendent or Director of Finance and Operations to purchase and supervise the purchasing of all materials, goods and supplies for the school system in accordance with state law and good purchasing practices.

 

 

(April 12 1971; July 15, 1991; July 7, 2003; July 18, 2011; March 5, 2012; June 23, 2014; February 4, 2020)