Board signs off on procurement items: micro‑purchase threshold, wireless access points and routine RFPs
Trustees approved routine procurement and certification items including self-certification of an increased micro‑purchase threshold (to align with federal guidance), purchases of wireless access points for two elementary campuses, and authorization to issue or renew standard RFP/RFQ solicitations (general retail RFP and commissioning RFQ for Bell Manor replacement).
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The board approved routine procurement items and certifications arising from federal updates and ongoing construction needs. Staff explained that federal regulations raised the micro‑purchase threshold, and the district moved to certify a higher threshold for fiscal 2026–2027 to allow more flexibility when spending federal funds without using a competitive quote process; staff emphasized the certification remains subject to program rules.
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