It is the mission of the Santa Rosa County School Board Purchasing Department, first and foremost, to conduct all purchasing duties in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations and rules. The Purchasing department will also strive to receive the maximum value for the tax payer’s dollar, obtain the goods and services at the best possible prices, provide the highest quality service to teachers, administrators and support staff, develop mutually beneficial relationships with the vendors with which the board does business, and ensure that all purchasing personnel conduct their duties within the highest degree of ethical behavior.