BP3310
Business and Non-Instructional Operations
Purchasing Procedures
The Superintendent or designee shall maintain effective purchasing procedures
in order to ensure that maximum value is received for money spent by the
District and that records are kept in accordance with law.
Insofar as possible, goods and services purchased will meet the
needs of the person or department ordering them at the lowest price consistent
with standard purchasing practice. Maintenance costs, replacement costs,
and trade-in values shall be considered when determining the most economical
purchase price.
The Superintendent or designee may issue and sign purchase orders
and shall submit them for Governing Board approval.
All purchases shall be made by formal contract, purchase orders,
or be accompanied by a receipt.

Legal Reference:
Education Code
35250 Duty to keep certain records and reports
39656 Delegation of powers to agents; approval or ratification of contracts
by governing board
39657 Delegation of authority to purchase supplies and equipment
















Adopted: 4/9/89
Revised: 9/10/97