In the event an emergency requiring repairs in excess of the state limit 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 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:
705.01 Purchasing - Bidding
705.01R1 Purchasing - Bidding - Suspension and Debarment of Vendors and Contractors Procedure
705.01.R2 Purchasing - Bidding - Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts
802.02 Requests for Improvements
Approved: 12/14/1981 Reviewed: 09/08/2025 Revised: 09/08/2025