6230: Relations with Vendors

Conflicts of Interest

Financial and business transactions of the district will conform to the law and be consistent with sound and ethical business practices. Purchasing decisions will be made objectively and will not be influenced by friendships or other personal relationships. Board members, administrators or staff will not accept a gift or favor from vendors or prospective vendors or other firms or individuals who have had or hope to have transactions with the district. Financial interests of board members, administrators or staff in any district purchase, sale or other transaction will be prohibited, except as expressly allowed under Policy-1610 Conflicts of Interest and Policy 5251-Conflicts of Interest.

Vendors interested in doing business with the school district should contact the Purchasing Department at Purchasing@bsd405.org or (425) 456-4141. The Board discourages vendors from using public comment time at board meetings for solicitation.

Third-Party Receipting for Online Fundraising and/or Ticket Sales

If the district contracts with a vendor, firm, individual, or other entity for third-party receipting, the district will include in its contract appropriate provisions establishing the details of the payment remittance process in accordance with the Washington State Auditor’s Guidance for Third Party Receipting.

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Cross References:

Board Policy 1610 Conflicts of Interest

Board Policy 6220 Bid Requirements

Board Policy 5251 Conflicts of Interest

Legal References:

RCW 42.23.030 Interest in contract prohibited-Exceptions

RCW 42.23.040 Remote interests

2 CFR 200.318(c)(1)