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Board approves joining New York/Island Cooperative Bid purchasing group
Summary
Byron‑Bergen voted unanimously to join the New York/Island Cooperative Bid Program, with Clarkstown Central School District named lead agency and Educational Data Services the administrative agent, enabling cooperative bids under General Municipal Law Section 119‑o.
The Board approved a resolution to participate in the New York/Island Cooperative Bid purchasing group, which allows member districts to join cooperative solicitations for supplies, materials and services. The resolution names Clarkstown Central School District as lead agency and Educational Data Services as administrative agent and cites General Municipal Law Section 119‑o as the authorization for joint purchasing.
Board members discussed the cooperative agreement language and membership list included in the meeting packet; no dissenting votes were recorded and the motion passed 6 Yes, 0 No. The resolution does not obligate the District to any purchase contracts executed by other members — each board retains authority to contract with successful vendors.
