Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/28/2019 - 6:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Accountability, Finance, and Personnel
Type: Action
Subject: 10. Report with Possible Action on a Local Purchasing Program
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: Admin Policy 3.09 - Purchasing and Bidding Requirements
Attachments Local Purchasing Presentation
File Attachment:
Local Purchasing Presentation.pdf
Background: In January 2019, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors adopted
Resolution 1819R-011 regarding a local purchasing program.

Through adoption of the Resolution, the Board directed the Administration, in conjunction with the Office of Accountability and Efficiency (OAE), to explore the feasibility of instituting a local purchasing program modeled after the City’s program.

The attached presentation details the output of this work to date, providing an analysis and summary of the City's program, as well as those of the City of Madison and the School District of Palm Beach County, and other considerations for exploring the institution of a local purchasing program.

In summary, the parameters, limitations, and current conditions of local purchasing programs are presented for discussion, and a review of next steps for consideration is included.
Fiscal Impact Statement: No Fiscal Impact
Implementation and Assessment Plan
Recommendation: Your Committee reports having received the foregoing report from the Administration. Although this item has been noticed for possible action, no action is required.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer