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Board approves purchasing‑policy (DJE) revisions for first read after debate over approval thresholds
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously to accept revisions to policy DJE (purchasing) for first read, adopting language that clarifies $100,000 aligns with state statute but directing staff to revise the packet to require board approval at $75,000–$100,000 with competitive bidding at $100,000 and above.
At the Dec. 9 meeting the City Schools of Decatur Board accepted policy DJE (purchasing) for first read with stated revisions after a detailed debate about procurement thresholds.
Amanda Leach, chief of staff, explained the draft aligned the board‑approval threshold with state statute at $100,000 and…
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