803.1 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment

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

Obsolete equipment or property other than real property having a value of no more than $25,000 may be sold or dispersed of in a manner determined by the Board. They will be recycled, sold at public auction or disposed of in an appropriate manner determined by the board.  The Board of Directors delegates responsibility for decisions concerning the recycling, sale, or disposal of unused equipment to the Superintendent.  However, the sale of equipment, furnishings or supplies disposed of in this manner will be published in a newspaper of general circulation.  

A public hearing will be held regarding the disposal of the equipment with a value of $25,000 or more prior to the board's final decision.  The board will adopt a resolution announcing the proposed sale or disposition and will publish notice of the time and place of the public hearing and the description of the property will be in the resolution.  Notice of the public hearing will be published at least once, but not less than 10 days and not more than 20 days, prior to the hearing date unless otherwise required by law.  Upon completion of the public hearing, the board may dispose of the equipment.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent 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.

Cross Reference: 705.1   Purchasing - Bidding
                                      

Initially Approved 03-08-1999                              
Last Reviewed 11-13-2024                                   
Last Revision 05-12-2021