As steward of this District's property, the Board of Education recognizes that efficient management and full replacement upon loss requires accurate inventory and properly maintained property records.

The Board shall maintain a continuous inventory of all District-owned equipment annually.

For purposes of this policy, "equipment" shall mean a unit of furniture or furnishings, an instrument, a machine, an apparatus, or a set of articles which retains its shape and appearance with use, is nonexpendable, costs at least $1,000.00 to replace and does not lose its identity when incorporated into a more complex unit.

It shall be the duty of the Superintendent, business manager, or designee to ensure that inventories are recorded systematically and accurately and property records of equipment are updated and adjusted annually by reference to purchase orders and withdrawal reports.

Property records of consumable supplies shall be maintained on a continuous inventory basis.

The Superintendent/designee shall maintain a system of property records which shall show, as appropriate to the item recorded, the description and identification, year of purchase, initial cost, location, and depreciation valve.

Revised 10/6/03