FILE:  DJEG

PURCHASE ORDERS AND CONTRACTS

In accordance with sound principles of financial accounting, purchase orders must be prepared on all items purchased in the name of the Richland Parish School Board.  Separate purchase orders shall be prepared for each vendor involved.

All purchase orders in the name of the Board must be signed by the Superintendent or a designee prior to submission to vendor.

No telephone or fax orders will be permitted, except in emergencies.  In the event of such emergencies, a confirmed purchase order approved by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee should be sent following the telephone or fax order.

Personnel contracts obligating this district shall be signed by the Superintendent representing the Board and the employee.

Other contracts obligating this district shall be countersigned by the president of the Board and the secretary thereto.

Ref:     La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:81, 17:97, 39:1301, 39:1302, 39:1303, 39:1304, 39:1305, 39:1306, 39:1307, 39:1308, 39:1309, 39:1310, 39:1311, 39:1312, 39:1313, 39:1314, 39:1315

Richland Parish School Board