802.3 - Emergency Repairs

In the event an emergency requiring repairs in excess of $25,000 to a school district facility are necessary to correct or control the situation and 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 $25,000 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 §§ 280.3, .14; 297.8 (2001).

Cross Reference:  705.1    Purchasing - Bidding
                                       802       Maintenance, Operation and Management

Approved 01-15-90                        
Reviewed 08-18-03; 01-19-09; 05-21-12; 08-10-16
Revised 09-17-03