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Gilmer County Schools board approves purchase of used 10‑passenger van under Policy 8.200
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Minnick recommended purchasing a used 10‑passenger van with about 8,000 miles and a warranty; trustees approved the purchase by voice vote after citing Policy 8.200's alternative procurement provisions.
The Gilmer County Schools board approved the superintendent's recommendation to purchase a used 10‑passenger van that the district had budgeted to replace a wrecked vehicle.
"It's got 8,000 miles on it," Superintendent Dr. Minnick said while describing the vehicle. He told trustees the district priced new vans and found them significantly more expensive; because the van is used and the purchasing director judged the purchase to be in the LEA's best interest, the superintendent cited Policy 8.200's alternative procurement procedures as allowing a direct purchase without competitive bidding. Dr. Minnick also said the van includes a warranty and is available for immediate purchase.
The chair moved to accept the superintendent's recommendation; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. The transcript does not document a dollar amount, the seller's name, or the purchasing director's written determination; those details were not specified on the record.
