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Trustees weigh raising spending thresholds and clarifying field‑trip rules to reduce delays
Summary
Trustees considered raising superintendent and deputy signature thresholds for grants and contracts to $99,999.99 and $49,999.99 respectively, and discussed removing the 250‑mile in‑state travel threshold so the board will instead be advised of out‑of‑state trips and approve international travel.
Board members spent a sustained portion of the workshop on updates to grant and purchasing policy and on field‑trip approval rules.
Staff proposed raising the superintendent's approval authority for grants and contracts to $99,999.99, deputy superintendents to $49,999.99 and the purchasing director to $35,000 to reduce delays in urgent operational needs. The superintendent explained such authority is intended to allow time‑sensitive…
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