Authority for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies, and services is extended to the Superintendent through cost-center appropriation as part of the District budget process.
The purchase of items and services within the cost-center appropriation requires no further Committee approval except when by law or by Committee policy.
Contracts may be entered into for a period of up to three years. Contracts of longer duration must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Committee.
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 30B
CROSS REF.: DJE, Bidding Requirements
SOURCE: MASC 2023
Note: This policy is designed for Regional School districts and will be recoded to DJA.