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10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
101: PURCHASING - A
VENDORS PERSPECTIVE
Q&A Panel discussion on what the purchasing
process looks like from a vendor's perspective. Get
answers on reasons for "no bids", benefits of
debriefs and so much more.
Presented By: Roger Spivey- Moderator, Scottsdale
Unified School District & Kim Murphy - Chasse
Building Team & Kim Mcalevy - School Specialty
103: GSA CONTRACTS
An overview of GSA State & Local Programs to
include the Cooperative Purchasing Program
where S&L can purchase IT, security and law
enforcement products, services and solutions that
support everyday activities and overall mission. As
well as the Disaster Purchasing Program where all
Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) products and
services are available, when buying in support of
disaster preparedness, response, and major
disaster recovery.
Presented By: Florence Francis - U.S. General
Services Administration
102: CONFLICT OF
INTEREST
This presentation will provide guidance to school
purchasing and business officials on conflict of
interest laws and how they apply to the
procurement process.
Presented By: Jennifer N. MacLennan - Gust
Rosenfeld P.L.C & Mercedes Villafana - Crane
Elementary School District
104: EDUCATING THE
FUTURE WORKFORCE
Preparing our future workforce has been a hot
topic for the last couple of years, and getting
involved in the efforts has never been more critical.
We have put together a powerhouse panel to
discuss what organizations and school districts are
doing to ignite and encourage the next generation
of leaders, educators, trade professionals, and
more! Join us to learn and discuss how you can
partner in the future workforce's success!
Presented By: Taylor Perkins - Chasse Building
Team & Marlo Loria - Mesa Public Schools &
Hope Gamble - ElevateEdAZ & Christine Barela -
Tempe Union High School District & Dr. Jennifer Cruz
- Pendergast Elementary School District