AASBO & PIMA COUNTY SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER TRAINING
SESSION 5: PURCHASING
This session provides the student with a working knowledge of the principles, processes, and requirements of school district procurement and materials management. The student will be provided with an overview of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to school district procurement.
- Overview of the Arizona Department of Education School District Procurement Rules
- Various procurement methods, processes, and procedures available to school districts
- Differentiating between bids, proposals, and quotes
- Specifications and standards used by school districts
- Cooperative purchasing
- School district materials management
- Purchase Orders
- USFR requirements
Instructor: Gary Barkman
Location: 33 N Stone, 6th Floor, Conference Room 614, Tucson, AZ 85701
Parking: Validated parking will be available at Public Works Parking Garage, 50 W. Alameda St, and Public Service Center Garage, 38 E. Alameda St.
Workshop Date: Friday, November 1, 2019
Cost: $50
Time: Continental breakfast and check-in starts at 8:00 am. Workshop begins at 8:30 am and ends at 4:00 pm.
Media Policy:
The Pima County School Superintendent's Office and its partners often take photographs and videos during events and workshops as they occur. By registering for this event and/or workshop you are granting permission to use these images to promote our programs in print, on the web, and on social media.
Payment Policy:
Payments must be received five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Payments can be in the form of a check, credit card, P-Card, or a school purchase order. Registrations within the five (5) day window must be paid immediately upon registering for the course.
Purchase orders and check payments can be addressed to Pima Special Programs, 200 N Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701. Please include copies of the invoice(s), name of registrant(s), or list of invoice number(s) with the purchase order and check payments to ensure proper credit is applied and avoid delay or cancellation of your registration.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing five (5) business days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund. Cancellations can be emailed to: AR@schools.pima.gov. No refunds will be given for “no shows.” If courses are cancelled due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued to the individual or the school.
