Code No. 803.2

Buildings and Sites

Lease, Sale or Disposal of School District Facilities

Decisions regarding the lease, sale, or disposal of school district real property shall be made by the board.  In making its decision the board will consider the needs of the education program and the efficient use of public funds.

Prior to its lease, sale, or disposal, real property, unless otherwise exempted, shall be appraised.  Prior to the board’s final decision regarding real property with a value of $25,000 or more, a public hearing shall be held.

In the case of a sale or lease of school district real property not being used for the education program, unless otherwise exempted, advertisements for bids shall be taken.  If the bids received by the board are deemed inadequate, the board may decline to sell or lease the property and re-advertise.

In the case of the razing of a school district building, at a cost of $25,000 or more, the board will advertise and take bids for the purpose of awarding the contract for the project in the same manner stated in board policy, “Purchasing - Bidding”.

The superintendent shall be responsible for coordinating the action necessary for the board to accomplish the lease, sale, or disposal of school district real property, including student-constructed buildings.  It shall also be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the best use of school district real property not being utilized for the education program.

Legal Reference:     Iowa Code Chapter 297.15, .25 (2003).

Cross Reference:    700 Series    Revenue

                                 700 Series    Purchasing - Bidding

                                 800 Series    Selling and Leasing

Approved:    May 8, 1989            

Reviewed:    February 23, 2009  

Revised: