Disposal of Surplus Equipment and/or Materials

The procedures for the sale of obsolete and/or surplus equipment, supplies, furniture and other district personal property are as follows:

  1. The principal or department supervisor will supply a written rationale which supports the obsolescence of the item;
  2. All other departments and/or buildings will have the opportunity to view the item during a two-week period;
  3. If the item is not claimed during the two-week period, a value will be placed on the item by two staff members who are familiar with items of a similar nature. The value of textbooks be established as follows:

New Books Purchased During Current Term       Full Cost

Books  2 years old                                                         80%

3 years old                                                         60%

4 years old                                                         40%

Over 4 years old                                                20%

  1. Interested public and private schools will be advised in writing of a two-day period in which they will have an opportunity to view and/or purchase the obsolete and/or surplus item;
  2. The remaining item will be available for purchase by the general public;
  3. The district will publicize this sale, which will be open to the general public; and
  4. The board will specify the nature and conduct of any sale of property which exceeds the limits specified in policy 6882, Sale of Real Property.

 

 

 

Adoption Date: 01.08.14

Policies and Procedures