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6201 Allowable Costs for Federal Programs

Expenditures under federal programs are governed by the Federal Cost Principles contained in 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E – Cost Principles.  The District is committed to ensuring that costs claimed under Federal awards follow these cost principles as well as any special terms and conditions contained in the award.  Additionally, as a grantee, the […]

(last updated: 2022 )

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6211 School Contingent Funds

The Board authorizes the use of school contingent funds to facilitate minor purchases.    The Superintendent or his/her designee is responsible for the control of the use of school contingent funds and is granted the authority to establish operating procedures or administrative guidelines for managing such contingent funds. 

(last updated: 2022 )

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6212 Procurement Cards

The Board authorizes the use of procurement cards for district purchases. The Superintendent or his/her designee is responsible for the control of the use of procurement cards. The Superintendent is authorized to establish procedures or administrative guidelines for the issuance and use of procurement cards.

(last updated: 2025 )

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6213 Reimbursement for Travel Expenses

The School Board recognizes that it may be necessary and beneficial for Board members, staff, students and agents of the district to travel outside of the Seattle School District to provide opportunities in the following areas:   • Research and development in curriculum focus areas;   • Presentation of district programs and activities;   • District related operations;   […]

(last updated: 2022 )

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6215 Warrant Certification, Approval and Cancelation

Monthly the Board of Directors shall authorize the issuance of one general warrant certificate to the county treasurer, signed by the Board President, authorizing the county treasurer to pay all the warrants specified by date, number, name and amount, and the funds on which said warrants shall be drawn. The Superintendent shall be authorized to […]

(last updated: 2023 )

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6220 Procurement

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to obtain materials, equipment, goods, supplies, personal/professional services, construction, and software and related acquisitions consistent with all applicable laws. District staff will use sound business and financial practices that support the delivery of desired services and goods on time and within budget, while maximizing value and […]

(last updated: 2026 )

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6220SP.G Purchasing

(last updated: 2021 )

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6221 Emergency Contracts

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to contract for purchases and public works in compliance with State laws on sealed bids.   State law permits purchases of materials, equipment and supplies and contracts for public works, without using sealed bids under certain circumstances.  By statute, an "emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the control […]

(last updated: 2022 )

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6222 Small Works, Vendor, and Consultant Rosters

The School Board hereby authorizes utilization of statewide rosters for small works, vendors, and consultants. Such rosters include those administered by the Municipal Research and Services Center pursuant to RCW 39.04.151, 28A.335.190, and RCW 39.80. The use of statewide rosters for district contracts shall be consistent with applicable law and sound business practices. The Superintendent […]

(last updated: 2025 )

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6225 Use of Electronic Signature

The district encourages electronic transactions and the use of electronic records and signatures, and recognizes electronic signatures as legally binding and equivalent in force and effect as a traditional signature made when a person physically marks a document with the intent to sign the record.  An electronic signature is an acceptable substitute for a traditional […]

(last updated: 2022 )

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