NEPN/NSBA Code: DN  

SCHOOL PROPERTIES DISPOSITION 

The Superintendent is authorized to determine, through procedures they develop, when personal property (supplies, materials, equipment), as distinguished from real property, is obsolete or no longer of use to the school unit and to declare it surplus. 

A.  Other municipal departments are to be informed in writing of property declared surplus and are to have first option to purchase. The charges for municipal purchases shall be determined by the Superintendent. 

B.  Surplus property, including books, to be offered for sale shall be disposed of by public sale. Public notice of any sale of surplus property shall be given at least one week in advance. 

C.  Any surplus property which is offered for public sale and is not sold may be disposed of in a manner deemed advisable by the Superintendent. 

D.   Any property determined to be worthless, or for any reason is considered to be inappropriate for sale, shall be disposed of in a manner the Superintendent deems appropriate. 

E.  Any school unit identification that has been applied to the surplus property shall be removed or, if not possible to remove, be further identified to indicate the intended disposition and surplus nature (i.e., “SOLD BY,” “SURPLUS”). 

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

Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 7 

Adopted: June 7, 2000