The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
This district is committed to a positive and productive working environment free from
discrimination, including sexual harassment. This commitment extends to all employees,
and other persons involved in academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic and other
programs or activities of the school, whether that program or activity is in a school
facility, on school transportation, or at a class or school training held elsewhere.
Definitions
For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment means unwelcome conduct or
communication of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can occur student to adult, adult to
adult or can be carried out by a group of students or adults and will be investigated by the
district even if the alleged harasser is not a part of the school staff or student body. The
district prohibits sexual harassment of district employees by other students, employees or
third parties involved in school district activities.
Under federal and state law, the term “sexual harassment” includes:
Investigation and Response
Engaging in sexual harassment will result in appropriate discipline or other appropriate
sanctions against offending staff or other third parties involved in school district
activities. Anyone else who engages in sexual harassment on school property or at
school activities will have their access to school property and activities restricted, as
appropriate.
Retaliation and False Allegations
Retaliation against any person who makes or is a witness in a sexual harassment
complaint is prohibited and will result in appropriate disciplinary action and/or other
sanctions.
It is a violation of this policy to knowingly report false allegations of sexual harassment.
Persons found to knowingly report or corroborate false allegations shall be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action and other sanctions.
The superintendent shall develop and implement formal and informal procedures for
receiving, investigating and resolving complaints or reports of sexual harassment. The
procedures will include reasonable and prompt timelines and delineate staff
responsibilities under this policy. All staff is responsible for receiving informal
complaints and reports of sexual harassment and informing appropriate district personnel
of the complaint or report for investigation and resolution. All staff is also responsible for
informing complainants of the informal and formal complaint processes.
The superintendent shall develop procedures to provide age-appropriate information and
education to district staff, students, parents and volunteers regarding this policy and the
recognition and prevention of sexual harassment. At a minimum sexual harassment
recognition and prevention and the elements of this policy will be included in staff,
student and regular volunteer orientation.
This policy shall be posted in each district building in a place available to staff, students, parents, volunteers and visitors. The policy shall be reproduced in each student, staff, volunteer and parent handbook.
The use and efficacy of this policy and related procedures shall be periodically reviewed
by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee.
Cross References:
Legal References:
Adoption Date: 01.08.01
Former Policy Number: 5013
Paterson School District
Revised: 02.16.2016
Essential
The board has an obligation to staff, students and citizens to take reasonable steps to assure safety in the workplace and to provide safety and high quality performance for the students that the staff serves.
"Workplace" is defined to mean the site for the performance of work done in connection with the district's educational program. That includes any school building or any school premises; any school-owned vehicle or any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or school activities; off school property during any school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the jurisdiction of the school district where work on a federal grant is performed.
For these purposes, the board declares that the following behaviors will not be tolerated:
A. Reporting to work or attending any school sponsored events under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, illegal chemical substances or opiates.
B. Using, possessing, transmitting alcohol, marijuana (to include marijuana delivering devices, chemicals or devices that produce the same physical effect of marijuana substances), illegal chemical substances (including anabolic steroids) or opiates in any amount or in any manner on district property at any time. Any staff member convicted of a felony attributable to the use, possession, or sale of illegal chemical substances or opiates will be subject to disciplinary action, including immediate termination.
C. Using district property or the staff member's position within the district to make or traffic alcohol, marijuana, illegal chemical substances or opiates.
D. Using, possessing or transmitting alcohol, marijuana, illegal chemical substances and opiates in a manner which is detrimental to the interest of the district.
Any staff member who is taking a drug or medication whether or not prescribed by the staff member's physician, which may adversely affect that staff member's ability to perform work in a safe or productive manner is required to report such use of medication to his or her supervisor. This includes drugs which are known or advertised as possibly affecting judgment, coordination, or any of the senses, including those which may cause drowsiness or dizziness. The supervisor in conjunction with the district office then will determine, whether the staff member can remain at work and whether any work restrictions will be necessary.
As a condition of employment, each employee shall notify his or her supervisor of a conviction under any criminal drug statute violation occurring in the workplace as defined above. Such notification shall be provided no later than five (5) days after such conviction. The district shall inform the federal government within ten (10) days of such conviction, regardless of the source of the information.
Each employee shall be notified of the district's policy and procedures regarding employee drug activity at work. Any staff member who violates any aspect of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, which may include immediate discharge. As a condition of eligibility for reinstatement, an employee may be required to satisfactorily complete a drug rehabilitation or treatment program approved by the board, at the employee's expense.
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PATERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Policy Series: Personnel
Policy No. 5201
Nothing in this policy shall be construed to guarantee reinstatement of any employee who violates this policy, nor does the school district incur any financial obligation for treatment or rehabilitation ordered as a condition of eligibility for reinstatement.
Other actions such as notification of law enforcement agencies may be taken in regard to a staff member violating this policy at the district's discretion, as it deems appropriate.
Cross References:
Legal References:
RCW 69.50.435 Violations committed in or on certain public places or facilities —Additional penalty — Defenses — Construction — Definitions
41 U.S.C. § 8104 Drug Free Workplace Requirements for Federal Grant Recipients
21 U.S.C. § 812 Controlled Substance Act
20 U.S.C §§7101-7118 Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Management Resources:
Policy News, December 2011 Changes in WSSDA's Policy Reference Manual
Policy News, February 1999 Bus drivers still tested for marijuana
Adoption Date: 06.12.95 Paterson School District Revised: 08.13.12; 08.2015 Essential
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The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
Paterson School District has set forth this policy is to provide all staff, students, volunteers and community members with information to increase their awareness of their role in protecting children from inappropriate conduct by adults.
The board expects all staff members to maintain the highest professional, moral and ethical standards in their interaction with students. Staff members are required to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning, through consistently and fairly applied discipline and established and maintained professional boundaries.
The interactions and relationships between staff members and students should be based upon mutual respect and trust, an understanding of the appropriate boundaries between adults and students in and outside of the educational setting, and consistency with the educational mission of the schools.
Staff members will not intrude on a student’s physical and emotional boundaries unless the intrusion is necessary to serve an educational or physical, mental and/or emotional health purpose. An educational purpose is one that relates to the staff member’s duties in the district. Additionally, staff members are expected to be sensitive to the appearance of impropriety in their own conduct and the conduct of other staff when interacting with students. Staff members will discuss issues with their building administrator or supervisor whenever they suspect or are unsure whether conduct is inappropriate or constitutes a violation of this policy.
The board supports the use of technology to communicate for educational purposes. However, district employees are prohibited from inappropriate online socializing or from engaging in any conduct on social networking Web sites that violates the law, district policies or other generally recognized professional standards. Employees whose conduct violates this policy may face discipline and/or termination, consistent with the district’s policies, acceptable use agreement and collective bargaining agreements, as applicable.
The superintendent or designee will develop staff protocols for reporting and investigating allegations and develop procedures and training to accompany this policy.
Legal References
RCW 28A.410.100 Revocation of authority to teach — Hearings
Chapter 181-87 WAC Professional certification — Acts of unprofessional conduct
Last Modified by Francisco J Rangel on February 26, 2014 Prior Revised Dates 12.11 & 02.10
The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources:
The board recognizes the importance of:
I. Procurement and Public Works Using State Funds
A. Furniture, Supplies, or Equipment
Whenever the estimated cost of furniture, supplies or equipment (except books) will cost:
B. Exemptions
The board may waive bid requirements for purchases:
"Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the district's control that present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions or will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
Whenever the board waives bid requirements, the board will issue a document explaining the factual basis for the exception and record the contract for open public inspection.
C. Rejection of Bids
The board may by resolution reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids in the same manner as the original call.
D. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The board reserves the right to enter into inter-local cooperative agreements for purchases and public works with other governmental agencies pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
E. Crimes Against Children
The board will include in any contract for services with an entity or individual other than an employee of the district a provision requiring the contractor to prohibit any employee of the contractor from working at a public school who has contact with children at a public school during the course of his or her employment and who has pled guilty to or been convicted of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. The contract shall also contain a provision that any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the district immediately terminating the contract.
The superintendent will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures for all purchases of furniture, equipment, supplies (except books), or public works projects consistent with state law.
F. Use of State Funds for Improvements or Repairs
The board may make improvements or repairs to district property through a district department without following the competitive bidding process if the total cost of improvements or repairs does not exceed $75,000. If the board estimates that the total cost of a building, improvement, repair, or other public works project is $100,000 or more, the board will follow the formal competitive bidding process outlined above, unless the contract is let using the small works roster process authorized by RCW 39.04.155 or under any other procedure authorized for school districts. There are no statutory bidding requirements for public works projects involving improvements or repairs that are within the $75,000 to $100,000 range. For projects in this range, the district may consider: using its small works roster process, under RCW 39.04.155; using an inter-local agreement or contract with a vendor of the district’s choice, without any competitive process, under RCW 28A.335.190; or choosing to require quotes for the work to make the process more competitive.
II. Procurement Using Federal Funds
A. Goods
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of goods (furniture, supplies, equipment, and textbooks):
B. Services
When the district uses federal funds for procurement of services:
C. Noncompetitive Procurement
Noncompetitive procurement may be used only when one of the following four circumstances applies:
The district must maintain documentation supporting the applicable circumstance for noncompetitive procurement.
D. Suspension and Debarment
Before entering into federally funded vendor contracts for goods and services that equal or exceed $25,000 and any subcontract award, the district will ensure the vendor is not suspended or debarred from participating in federal assistance programs.
E. Conflict of Interest
No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract.
No employee, officer, or agent of the district may solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, or removal.
III. Procedures
The superintendent or designee will establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law.
Legal References:
Management Resources: