6881 (P) - Disposal of Surplus Equipment and/or Materials
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE No. 6881
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:
A. The principal or department supervisor will supply a written rationale which supports the obsolescence of the item;
B. All other departments and/or buildings will have the opportunity to view the item during a one-week period;
C. If the item is not claimed during the one-week period, a value will be placed on the item by three staff members who are familiar with items of a similar nature. The value of textbooks will be established as follows:
New Books Purchased During Current Term Books: |
Full Cost |
2 years old |
80% |
3 years old |
60% |
4 years old |
40% |
Over 4 years old |
20% |
D. Interested public and private schools, who requested information, 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;
E. The remaining items will be available for purchase by the general public;
F. The district will publicize this sale, which will be open to the general public. Items will be sold in a public sale or online; and
G. 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.
Issued: February 2018