Governing boards may delegate the power to contract to the district superintendent or to a designated agent. Such delegation may be limited regarding time, money, or subject matter. The delegation may also be a blanket authorization. Contracts pursuant to such delegation shall not be an enforceable obligation against the district until the contracts have been ratified by the governing board. The district may repair, alter, add, paint, repaint, decorate, build, improve upon school buildings, equipment or grounds by day labor or force account whenever the total hours on the job do not exceed 350 hours.
Day labor includes the use of temporary or permanent maintenance personnel.
Supplementary textbooks, library books, educational films, audiovisual materials, test materials, workbooks, instructional computer software packages, and periodicals may be purchased in any amount needed without taking competitive formal bids or advertising for bids. Purchases may be paid from a revolving cash fund as prescribed by law and regulations of the governing board. Districts may contract with any public corporation or agency within the county to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, automotive vehicles, and other personal property as authorized by law. To avoid danger to life or property, or to permit the continuance of existing school classes, the governing board may contract for emergency repairs without advertising for bids. The vote must be unanimous.