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School District of Prairie Farm

Purchasing

The authority and responsibility for purchasing rests with the District Administrator. He/she and the business office shall be responsible for developing and administering the district’s purchasing policies and procedures. Such procedures are intended to expedite the inspection and approval of materials, promote economy by consolidating requirements and establish material standards for inventories.

The District Administrator may delegate the authority to select materials to representatives of district schools and/or departments. However, all purchases shall be subject to review by the Board and, District Administrator  for propriety and conformity with Board policy and state law. The District Administrator shall have full authority to question the quality and kind of material asked for, in order that the best interests of the District may be served. The District Administrator is authorized to approve payment of purchases prior to a regular monthly meeting, when necessary. Final approval for the payment of all purchases must be given by the Board at a regular monthly meeting.

All purchases must be made in accordance with established procedures. Specific purchasing guidelines shall be developed for use in the District.

LEGAL REF.: Sections 120.13(5) Wisconsin Statutes

120.13(33)

CROSS REFERENCE: 672 Purchasing Rule