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Board hears review of state procurement policy 8200 and discusses local bidding thresholds
Summary
Treasurer briefed the board on state policy 8200 changes raising competitive-bid thresholds (competitive bids now start at $10,000) and outlined approval levels and vendor compliance rules; board members debated whether to add a county line requiring more board review of certain purchases.
The Hardy County Board of Education received an overview of West Virginias policy 8200 and discussed whether the county should adjust local purchasing thresholds.
Treasurer Sarah Earl summarized the policy slides, telling the board that the state policy adopts state purchasing requirements and sets acquisition and bidding procedures for local education agencies. "The threshold has changed... it used to be anything…
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