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Board authorizes up-to-$25,000 blanket PO with Pearson for special-education assessments
Summary
To provide flexibility for special-education assessments, trustees approved a blanket purchase order with Pearson for up to $25,000 for assessment materials used by school psychologists and related services.
Trustees authorized a blanket purchase order with Pearson allowing purchases up to $25,000 for assessment materials used by school psychologists, citing the need for flexibility when the number of students requiring assessments is uncertain.
Business-services staff explained that a blanket PO permits purchases up to the authorized amount without creating a fixed inventory order. Cooper asked for clarification about the blanket order concept and staff replied that the open purchase order allows the district to buy assessment materials as needs arise throughout the year; the motion to authorize the PO carried by voice vote.
