It is the policy of the Highline School District that when using capital funds to build, repair, or maintain Highline facilities the district will actively strive to have inclusive business participation in contracting and procurement activities.  Specifically, the district will seek out participation by women, minority, small, local, and/or other disadvantaged businesses.

Capital funds, specifically those from voter-approved bonds and levies, are funds that come from the Highline community, and the district’s vision is that some of the contracts using those funds remain within the Highline community.  

This policy is in line with the district’s Equity Policy, wherein we seek “to be a leader in being an anti-racist organization focused on eliminating racism, racial and other identity inequities, and institutional bias.” 

The district will comply with all applicable Washington State and/or Federal rules when conducting bidding, contracting, or other procurement activities using capital funds.

 

 

Cross Reference:

0010 Equity

6210 Purchasing

6220 Bid or Proposal Requirements

6225 Approval of Contracts

 

WSSDA Cross Reference:

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Legal References:

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Highline School District No. 401
Adopted by the Board: 8.84
Revised by the Board: 5.23

Classification: Discretionary