WASBO University: Purchasing Practices - How We Buy
Build effective, compliant procurement strategies that balance fiscal responsibility with educational priorities. This course guides participants through competitive bidding requirements, ethical vendor management, and contract oversight—while clarifying when and why to use the RFP process, even if it's not mandated. Learn to navigate the intersection of board policies, federal and state thresholds, and understand exceptions such as curriculum purchases. The course also explores the structure and oversight of P-card programs, the impact of online purchasing, and how to leverage cooperative purchasing options through State contracts, CESAs, and UW System agreements.
6 HOURS | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CATEGORY, SCHOOL BUSINESS STANDARDS
Priority Standards: 1.8, 1.11, 3.6,5.1
Cost: $200| Part of Fall 2026 Semester
Dates and Times: 12:00-2:00 PM on Wednesdays from November 4-18, 2026
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To register, please click the registration link above to be taken to the UW-Green Bay registration page for this course. All courses must be paid in full at the time of registration with a credit card.