Purchasing departments across the state are dealing with supply shortages, price increases, and contracting new services to deal with the pandemic in addition to meeting the usual needs of schools in a year that was supposed to open more normally--but didn't. We talk to three experts on how they are addressing these problems and what advice they have for districts to overcome these challenges.
Guests:
Leeann Errotabere, Former CASBO President, Director of Purchasing - Clovis Unified School District
Sharon Clay, Director, Purchasing, Warehouse & Duplicating Services - Cajon Valley
Tony Crapo, Director of Purchasing & Support Services - Sequoia Union High School District