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Board debates tighter rules for purchase exemptions; staff proposes $100,000 notice threshold
Summary
A board member pushed to require advance public notice for exceptional or exempt purchases; legal counsel and procurement staff agreed the requirement exists and recommended a $100,000 threshold consistent with statute while noting implementation and reporting burdens.
Board member Dr. Gallon introduced an item asking the board to strengthen transparency and oversight of exemption-based purchases and to require a prior "notice of intended action" for exceptional or exempt purchases. The item prompted extended discussion with legal counsel, procurement and administration over current practice and the threshold that should trigger public notice.
Dr. Gallon said the district was not "in full compliance" with state board rule and stressed the need for…
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