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Breakout SEssion 1
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
101: THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRIVATE 103: Maximizing E-rate for Education
& PUBLIC SECTOR PURCHASING Join us for an in-depth session on the E-rate
This class provides a high-level overview of the program and how schools and libraries can
key distinctions between procurement leverage federal funding to enhance their
practices in the public and private sectors. technology infrastructure. This session, led by
Participants will learn about unique challenges, seasoned E-Rate professional Milan Eaton, will
procedures and regulations that are unique to focus on funding. Obtaining infrastructure,
public procurement. This session is ideal for internet and funds to bring high speed internet
those who are new to public procurement and to a rural school for zero cost. We will also
offers insights into the nuances between public review and how to increase your federal
and private sector operations. funding.
Whether you are new to the E-rate program or
Best Practices
looking to refine your strategy, this session
offers valuable information to help your
organization stay ahead in the digital
Presented By: Nicole Plehn - Mesa Public
Schools, Christine Gabaldon - Kyrene School landscape.
District, Missy Mudry - Sunny Path Associates, Cooperative Purchasing
LLC & Wendy Garretson - Higley Unified School
District
Presented By: Milan Eaton - Erate Professionals
& Beth Neeley - Arizona Department of
Education
104: Procurement 101 for Vendors
Wandering the dusty trail, looking for the signs
to being a great vendor to school districts? Rest
your hat, and listen a spell while we provide the
need to knows and best practices of being a
102: Written Determinations mighty good neighbor. All cowpokes are
Join us as we review common, and some not so welcome around the campfire, come join us!
common written determinations needed for Vendor Professional Development
your RFP and IFB procurement solicitations.
Compliance
Presented By: David Gonzalez - Sunny Path
Associates, Cheryl Burt - Buckeye Elementary
Presented By: Lila McCleery - Phoenix Union School District & Christina Ulman - Washington
High School District, Tammy Delgado - Glendale Elementary School District
Elementary School District, Michelle Hamilton -
Mesa Public Schools
