26 March 2020, 6:00PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Vision

At DMA, our vision is to awaken within each child their unique potential that will enable them to make a valuable contribution to society.

Mission

The mission of Dixie Montessori Academy (DMA) is to provide a child-centered, individualized education founded upon the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. DMA will foster a structured environment of freedom and discovery in which each child can reach his or her full academic, social, and personal potential. Graduates of DMA will demonstrate creative thinking, self-discipline, respect, and cooperation, and will build a solid foundation for future success.

13 February 2020, 6:00PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Vision

At DMA, our vision is to awaken within each child their unique potential that will enable them to make a valuable contribution to society.

Mission

The mission of Dixie Montessori Academy (DMA) is to provide a child-centered, individualized education founded upon the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. DMA will foster a structured environment of freedom and discovery in which each child can reach his or her full academic, social, and personal potential. Graduates of DMA will demonstrate creative thinking, self-discipline, respect, and cooperation, and will build a solid foundation for future success.

Purchasing Policy

Board Approved: 20 Apr 2016

DMA will purchase only those items and services that are required to perform the school’s mission and/or fill a bona fide need.  Procurements will be made using “Best Value Purchasing” which includes assessing the best value considering quality, performance and price.

Purchasing Objectives: DMA personnel will adhere to the following when purchasing:

• Deal fairly and impartially with all vendors; Procurements will be based strictly on the merits of supplier and contractor proposals and applicable related considerations such as delivery, quantity, etc.;
• All purchases will in the best interests of the school and its funding sources;
• Obtain quality supplies/services needed for delivery at the time and place required;
• Buy from responsible and dependable sources;
• Obtain maximum value for all expenditures;
• Be above suspicion of unethical behavior at all time and avoid any conflict of interest, dealings with related parties or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in DMA’s supplier relationships.
• Plan in advance; whenever possible approval should be obtained before purchasing and reimbursements avoided. 

Purchase Approval: The following approvals must be obtained in writing before any purchase is made:

• All purchases: Approval by the Business Manage and a filled requisition form.
• All curriculum purchases: Approval by the Director.
• Purchases of $500 or more: Approval by the Director.
• Purchases of $5,000 or more: Approval by the Board.
• Purchases more than 30% of a single budget line item: Approval by the Board.

Competitive Bids: DMA will use the following competitive procurement process:

• Purchases of $1,000 or more require the use of Purchase Order.
• Purchases of $2,500 to $20,000, inclusive, require three written quotes.
• Purchases greater than $20,000 require the use of a formal bid process.
• Payment is only authorized for the quoted amount, any additional payment or changes require the use of one or more Change Order which will be treated as separate purchases.