Board agrees in principle to separate purchase orders above $50,000 for transparency

Board members raised transparency concerns about large purchase orders that are submitted as line items in the consent agenda.
One board member urged that purchase orders exceeding $50,000 be broken out into separate agenda items so the public and board could see where large sums are spent. The board chair asked for a show of support; members indicated a majority favored the change, and the chair said the administration would be instructed to separate such items going forward.
No formal policy change or vote was recorded; board members said they would direct staff on the mechanics and return with language or an agenda process for future meetings.