Purchasing Guidelines and Policies

The Rochester City School District Department of Purchasing has policies and guidelines to assist staff with the requisitioning process. Please view the Purchasing Guidelines Matrix first to determine what steps must be taken so the procurement of goods or services can be accomplished.

• Guideline for Awards and Rewards
• Equipment Description and Acquisition
• Field Trip Procedures
• Checklist for Professional Services -- $1999.99 and below
• Library Book Ordering Procedures
• RCSD Meal/Food Purchase Procedures 
• Tax Exemption Memo from NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
• Q&A on School Law about Gifts to the RCSD
• Grant Monitors Listing 2025_2026
• Dept of Finance Budget Assignments
• How to Order from a Supplier using your Pcard

Oracle Procurement Training Page