School property, such as equipment, furnishings, equipment and/or supplies (hereafter equipment), will be disposed of when it is determined to be of no further use to the school district.  It shall be the objective of the school district in disposing of the equipment to achieve the best available price or most economical disposal.

Obsolete equipment with a value under $2,000 shall be disposed of at the discretion of the administration.  Obsolete equipment with a value greater than $2,000 shall be disposed of in a manner determined by the board.  A public hearing shall be held regarding the disposal of the equipment with a value of $25,000 or more prior to the board’s final decision.

In the case of a sale, advertisements for bids shall be taken.  If the bids received by the board are deemed inadequate, the board may decline to sell the property or re-advertise.

It shall be the responsibility of the Administration to make a recommendation to the board regarding the method for disposing of equipment of no further use to the school district.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§297.22-.25 (1991)

Cross Reference:  903        Selling and Leasing
                                      805.01  Purchasing - Bidding

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised:  8-11-97

Decisions regarding the lease, sale, or disposal of school district real property, shall be made by the board.  In making its decision the board will consider the needs of the educational program and the efficient use of public funds.

Prior to its lease, sale, or disposal, real property, unless otherwise exempted, shall be appraised.  Prior to the board’s final decision regarding real property with a value of $25,000 or more, a public hearing shall be held.

In the case of a sale or lease of school district real property not being used for the educational program, unless otherwise exempted, advertisements for bids shall be taken.  If the bids received by the board are deemed inadequate, the board may decline to sell or lease the property and re-advertise.

In the case of the razing of a school district building, at a cost of $2,000 or more, the board will advertise and take bids for the purpose of awarding the contract for the project.

The superintendent shall be responsible for coordinating the action necessary for the board to accomplish the lease, sale, or disposal of school district real property, including student-constructed buildings.  It shall also be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the use of school district real property not being utilized for the educational program.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§297.15-.25 (1991)

Cross Reference:  805.1    Purchasing - Bidding
                                      903        Selling and Leasing

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised:             

School district buildings which have been vacated by the school district and are available for lease of purchase shall be reported to the city, county, and State Department of General Services.

It shall be the responsibility of the board secretary to complete and send this notice.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §297.4 (1991)

Cross Reference:  903        Selling - Leasing

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised: