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Board approves federal micro-purchase self‑certification and sole‑source waiver for student-services software
Summary
Henderson County Schools approved the annual Uniform Guidance self‑certification that raises federal micro‑purchase thresholds and a noncompetitive procurement waiver to continue using Elevation software for student supports, at a not‑to‑exceed $25,000 cost.
The Henderson County Board of Public Education approved the district’s annual federal procurement self‑certification and a noncompetitive procurement waiver on June 30 to continue using a student-services data platform.
Finance staff explained the Uniform Guidance micro‑purchase threshold authorization allows the district to use federal funds for purchases up to $30,000 for goods and $50,000 for services without a formal competitive bid, an increase from a prior $10,000 threshold for some procurements. Staff said the certification is required annually and applies only to purchases made with federal funds; it does not change state or local procurement rules.
The board also approved a sole‑source certification and a noncompetitive procurement waiver to continue contracting with Elevation, a software product used by a district program to track enrollment, testing and services. A staff presenter said neighboring districts and other states use the same software, which facilitates record transfer when students move between districts and offers a filtering capability that the district’s student information systems (PowerSchool and Infinite Campus) did not have.
Staff reported the contract cost for Elevation is about $25,000, “not to exceed $25,000,” and said the vendor supplied a sole‑source certification. A board member praised the program in general and noted the software’s curriculum/sample materials were “phenomenal.”
A motion to approve the noncompetitive procurement waiver was moved and seconded; the board approved it by voice vote. No amendments or protests were recorded.
