Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3329.05

Sections 3329.01 to 3329.04 and section 3329.08 of the Revised Code do not apply to the purchase of supplementary reading books, library books, reference books, or any other books except textbooks and electronic textbooks used in lieu of textbooks, required by the board of education. All of such books, except textbooks and electronic textbooks required by the board, shall be ordered, received, examined, and paid for in the same manner and by the same persons as other supplies and equipment.