The Purchasing Department of the Paradise Valley School District is the central purchasing agency for the District. The purchasing responsibility goes beyond the single act of making a purchase. It involves planning and scheduling, policy decision, research and selection, in the area of materials and sources of supply. It also involves follow-up to ensure proper delivery and inspection as to quantity and quality before acceptance. The fundamental objectives of our purchasing program may be summarized as follows:

• Program Support — Maintain the educational program at the highest level possible by providing the maximum expenditure value for a fixed budget appropriation
  
  
• Timing — Maintain continuity of supply in support of the educational program
  
  
• Cost — Procure material at the lowest cost consistent with quality and service required
  
  
• Quality — Maintain standards of quality in materials, based upon suitability before use
  
  
• Usefulness — Avoidance of duplication, waste, and obsolescence