Purchasing Power

10/11/21 • 52 min

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

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New Podcast Series: Budgeting for Educational Equity

How can dedicated teams of leaders, school business officials, educators, and entire school communities allocate resources to better meet the needs of all students?

That’s the story we’re sharing in this new limited series presented by CASBO and WestEd. In each episode, our host Jason Willis welcomes education leaders and practitioners to discuss funding, educational improvements, and advancing resource equity across all levels of California’s public education system. We’ll explore their motivations, the tools they’re using, and what’s working, and what they’ve learned. Join us to tap into the experiences of guest experts and colleagues who are doing the work every day of ensuring a more equitable allocation of resources. It’s valuable insight you won’t want to miss!
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Be Prepared

If we've learned anything in the last two years, it's that the unexpected will happen. While our attention has been devoted to dealing with the crisis caused by the pandemic, other emergencies continue to affect our schools.
In this episode, our guests will talk about handling multiple emergencies, lessons learned from recent disasters, and how planning can help with your local education agency's financial recovery.
Guests:
Joe Anderson, Emergency Services Manager, California Department of Education
Judy Miller, Director, Risk Management & Environmental Safety, Perris Union HSD; and Chair, CASBO Risk Management Professional Council
Erin Tarkhanian, Loss Prevention Coordinator, Redwood Empire Schools' Insurance Group; and Chair, CASBO Sacramento Section Risk Management Professional Council
Jake Wolf, Staff Services Manager, Emergency Services Team, California Department of Education