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SUMMER CONFERENCE WRAP-UP

BY DON HARRIS

Going Paperless Costs Less and

Is Good for the Environment

Claudia Leon
When Claudia Leon and Lina Ardizzone conducted “You must submit a written
an AASBO breakout session on going paperless, they
didn’t provide attendees with printouts – that would have determination why it’s advantageous to
undermined their message. the district. In any case, you need to
Leon, Director of Purchasing for Paradise Valley Unified
FINANCING School District, and Ardizzone, PVUSD Senior Buyer, determine if an electronic submission is
pointed out the benefits of relying on paper records – even
required or optional. You should state
ARIZONA’S FUTURE with procurement transactions – at the AASBO Summer the electronic submission requirements
Conference and Expo in July.
“You can streamline your businesses processes,” Leon said.
in the public notice and the solicitation
“All trends have created a compelling case for going paperless.
School districts are always looking for new ways to cut costs. document. Reverse auctions also allow for
Doing everything electronically definitely mitigates
expenses.” an electronic process.”
Local Knowledge, National Presence CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 — Claudia Leon, Director of Purchasing for Paradise Valley
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