If an emergency arises which requires repairs in excess of the competitive bid threshold, to a school district facility are necessary to correct or control the situation to prevent the closing of school, the provisions relating to bidding will not apply.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to obtain certification from the area education agency administrator stating such repairs in excess of the competitive bid threshold were necessary to prevent the closing of school.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to notify the board as soon as possible considering the circumstances of the emergency.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 26.3, 280.3, .14; 297.8
Cross Reference:
705.1 Purchasing - Bidding
802 Maintenance, Operation and Management
Approved 11-15-04 Reviewed 11-16-09 1-29-15 12-22-15 Revised 5-27-19