RATIONALE/OBJECTIVE:

(1) The Superintendent and his staff shall establish a procedure for the disposal of surplus property.

(2) An item is classified surplus after it has been submitted to the Board of Education for disposition.

(3) The Director of Purchasing shall have the authority to proceed with offering the surplus items for sale to the public after they have been declared surplus by the Board.

(4) Surplus items may be sold by sealed bid, public auction, or private sale whichever is in the best interest of the school District.

(5) In the event the items do not sell and have a perceived value of less than $5,000, the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and his staff shall be authorized to dispose of such items in a manner most beneficial to the school District.

(6) Any request from governmental agencies for surplus property must be presented to the Board of Education for consideration and approval.

(7) Surplus items that have extensive damage or pose a health or safety risk to the District and have a perceived value of less than $5,000 may be disposed of in the most efficient manner as determined by the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and his staff.

(8) Funds received through the disposal of surplus items will be reported to the Board.

RULE:

Certain confiscated items received by Safety and Security may be declared surplus property utilizing the following guidelines.

1. Items may be claimed by parent or adult guardian providing proof of ownership.

2. Items are to be held for a minimum of thirty (30) days after which an attempt is made to notify the parents. Parents are given a minimum of fifteen (15) days to pick up the item(s). Proof of ownership is required.

3. Items that remain unclaimed will be declared surplus property and may be sold in the best interest of the school district.

Legal reference: OCGA: 20-2-57; 20-2-59; 20-2-520

Reclassified an Administrative Rule: 9/1/04