POLICY 3323

 PURCHASING SERVICES

The Board of Education is committed to the effective use of public funds when procuring goods and services to create a safe, responsive and inclusive learning community.

The objectives of the purchasing services policy are to:

1. Maintain standards of transparency, ethics, and integrity
2. Maximize value for money, ensuring quality goods and services
3. Ensure accountability, consistency, and alignment in public-sector procurement practices
4. Commit to fair and effective competition, innovation, and continuous improvement
5. Identify sustainable and socially responsible procurement solutions
6. Provide efficient processes, flexibility, and support to the District and its suppliers

Greater Victoria School District

Adopted:       June 1964

Amended:     April 1970

Revised:         June 20, 2016