Tyler ISD is proud to be recognized by The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) with a 2022 Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations. The Award of Merit was established in 2009 to recognize Texas school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education services centers committed to following professional standards in acquiring goods and services.
Each year, volunteers with the TASBO Purchasing & Supply Management Research Committee evaluate the award criteria to ensure it represents the latest best practices. They then review new and recertification applications. For 2022, only 58 recipients met the stringent criteria to qualify for the award.
"Congratulations to everyone in the purchasing department," Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford said. "While it's an honor to win the award, it's just another example of our employees' dedication each day to fulfill the district's mission of achieving an exemplary education and successful outcomes for our students."
"As Texas school districts face ever-increasing pressure to use funds efficiently, we're honored to recognize our honorees' work to streamline operations, comply with regulations, and set the standard for utilizing taxpayer dollars," TASBO Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg said. "These organizations have not only demonstrated their professional purchasing operations by documenting their districts' policies and procedures, but have also shared these best practices with colleagues throughout the state."
The district's purchasing team members were honored at an awards reception sponsored by BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative in Grapevine, Texas, on March 2 during the 2022 TASBO annual conference.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hines at Jennifer.Hines@TylerISD.org.
