Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Finance and Operations
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Approval Of Annual Cooperative Membership And Administrative Fees
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In compliance with Texas Education Code §44.0331, school districts are required to disclose the amounts spent on purchasing cooperative memberships and associated fees. Participation in these cooperatives grants school districts access to competitively bid contracts, supporting the district’s needs and ensuring compliance with Texas procurement laws. Additionally, the district benefits from cooperative rebate programs, which return funds based on purchasing volume, helping reduce costs and further supporting district operations.
The Houston Independent School District participates in purchasing cooperatives in accordance with Board Policy CH(LOCAL).
The attached list includes membership costs for each purchasing cooperative in which the district participates.
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THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves the continuation of the district's participation in purchasing cooperatives for fiscal year 2025-2026, effective December 12, 2025.