Decisions regarding the lease, sale, or disposal of school district real property are made by the board. In making its decision the board will consider the needs of the education program and the efficient use of public funds.
The board may lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of property, other than real property. with a value of less than $5,000 in whatever manner the board determines appropriate and consistent with Iowa law. The board may lease for longer than a year, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real property and/or any property with a value of $5,000 or more in a manner consistent with Iowa law. Prior to the board’s final decision regarding said property with a value of $5,000 or more, a public hearing will be held. The board will act consistent with Iowa law regarding the public hearing and the disposal of the property.
If the real property contains less than two acres, is located outside of a city, is not adjacent to a city and was previously used as a schoolhouse site, the property may revert to the owner of the tract from whom the property was taken following the procedures set forth in Iowa law.
In the case of the demolition of a school district facility or structure, the board will follow all applicable laws regarding competitive bidding for the demolition project.
The superintendent is responsible for coordinating the action necessary for the board to accomplish the lease, sale, or disposal of school district real property, including student-constructed buildings. It will also be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the use of school district real property not being utilized for the education program.
Approved January 16, 2014
Reviewed February 11, 2019
Revised February 25, 2019
