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POL - Selection of Instructional Material 2010

  • YEAR CREATED: 2010
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is a policy and procedure manual for the selection and procurement of instructional materials in Baltimore County Public Schools. The policy states that the Office of Purchasing will establish guidelines for the purchase of instructional materials in accordance with Board of Education Policy 6002 and state regulations. The procedure outlines the steps for evaluating and selecting instructional materials, verifying funding availability, and procuring the materials. It states that a Materials Review and Selection Committee (MRSC) will be established to evaluate and select the materials, and they are not allowed to negotiate pricing with vendors. The MRSC must consult with the Office of Budget and Reporting to verify funding before making any purchase recommendations. The MRSC will prepare a recommendation for the purchase of selected materials and forward it to the Office of Purchasing. If the materials are available from multiple sources, the Office of Purchasing will solicit bids. If the materials are only available from a sole source, the Office of Purchasing will negotiate pricing with the vendor. The Office of Purchasing will then present a recommendation for award of contract to the board in accordance with Board Policy 3210.
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