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Board approves $70,000 ThoughtExchange renewal after debate over sole-source procurement
Summary
The Bridgeport Board of Education voted Oct. 27 to renew its ThoughtExchange subscription (approx. $70,000) for a third year, with administration saying the tool aids open-ended community engagement. Several board members urged a broader competitive procurement for future renewals.
The Bridgeport Board of Education voted Oct. 27 to renew a ThoughtExchange subscription, a community-engagement platform the district has used for two years. Interim Superintendent Dr. Reid recommended renewal and said the service costs approximately $70,000 and is funded from the district’s operations budget.
Dr. Reid told the…
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