Butte School District

Financial Management

7251

Disposal of School District Property Without a Vote

The Board is authorized to dispose of a site, building, or any other real or personal property of the District, that is or is about to become abandoned, obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for school purposes.

To effect proper disposal, the trustees shall pass a resolution stating their decision concerning property disposal. The resolution will not become effective until fourteen (14) days after the resolution is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the District.

Should any taxpayer properly protest the resolution during the fourteen (14) days after the date of publication, the trustees shall submit testimony to the court with jurisdiction.

Once the resolution is effective, or if appealed the decision has been upheld by the court, the trustees shall sell or dispose of the real or personal property in a reasonable manner determined to be in the best interests of the District. Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets can be deposited to the general, debt service, building, or any other appropriate fund.

Legal Reference:
§ 20-6-604, MCA Sale of property when resolution passed after hearing — appeal procedure

Policy History:
Adopted on: 10/18/04
Revised on: