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Board approves temporary procurement‑card increase and accepts donation; debates fees, Cardigan and facility rentals

Bedford School Board · November 24, 2025
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Summary

Board temporarily increased high‑school procurement card limits for activity purchases (Dec. 1–May 30), accepted a $6,115 donation from Bedford Friends of Recreation for a robotics trailer, and held an extended discussion about parking, senior dues, Cardigan costs and facility rental rates.

The board approved several operational items and discussed a broader review of district fees and facility rental policy.

Procurement cards: Staff asked to temporarily raise limits on two procurement cards housed at the high school — one to $40,000 and the other to $20,000 — to enable efficient ticketing and trip purchases during the winter/spring activity season. Finance clerk Karen Blood, who manages the cards centrally, recommended the temporary increase and the board approved a motion that set a date range from Dec. 1 through May 30…

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