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Policy DN

School Properties Disposal Procedure

Surplus property shall be disposed of in the following manner:  

  1. Items having a resale value:  

  • Other municipal departments shall have first option on surplus  property. The charge assessed for surplus property transferred to them shall be determined by the City of South Portland after  consultation with appropriate school personnel.  

  • Surplus property, including books, to be offered for sale shall be  disposed of by sealed bid, public auction, or public sale. Public notice of any sale of surplus property shall be made at least one week in advance of the date of an auction, sale, or opening of sealed bids.  

  • Any surplus property which is offered for public sale and is not  sold may be disposed of at the discretion of the Purchasing Agent.  

  1. Items having no resale value or of insufficient value:  

  • Salvageable parts may be removed and stored or used in restoring  compatible school equipment to an operable condition. The remainder of the item may be disposed of at the discretion of the Purchasing Agent.  

  • Worn and outdated books may be offered to students, charitable  organizations, other schools, and the general public.  

  • Surplus property may be disposed of at the discretion of the Purchasing Agent.  

  1. All revenues which result from the sale of surplus property shall be credited as  miscellaneous income except in those instances where law requires that it be  credited to a specific account.  

Legal Reference: TITLE 20A MRSA SEC. 4102 ET SEQ.  


Cross Reference: South Portland Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-170  


Adopted: June 11, 2001  

Revised: May 31, 2002  

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