The Superintendent/Principal or designee may purchase supplies, materials, equipment and services up to the amounts specified in Public Contract Code 20111, beyond which a competitive bidding process is required.
(cf. 3310 - Purchasing Procedures)
(cf. 3311 - Bids)
(cf. 3312 - Contracts)
The Superintendent/Principal or designee may authorize an expenditure which exceeds the budget classification allowance against which the expenditure is the proper charge only if an amount sufficient to cover the purchase is available in the budget for transfer by the Board of Trustees.
(cf. 3100 - Budget)
(cf. 3110 - Transfer of Funds)
All transactions entered into by the Superintendent/Principal or designee on behalf of the Board shall be reviewed by the Board every 60 days. (Education Code 17605)
No district funds shall be expended for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. (Education Code 32435)
The Board shall not recognize obligations incurred contrary to Board policy and administrative regulations.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
17604 Delegation of powers to agents; liability of agents
17605 Delegation of authority to purchase supplies and equipment
32435 Prohibited use of public funds
35010 Control of district; prescription and enforcement of rules
35035 Powers and duties of superintendent
35272 Educational and athletic materials
38083 Purchase of perishable foodstuffs and seasonal commodities
41010 Accounting system
41014 Requirement of budgetary accounting
PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
20111 Contracts over $50,000; contracts for construction; award to lowest responsible bidder
Policy LOS OLIVOS SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: February 9, 2004 Los Olivos, California