Board adopts updated district purchasing policy (Policy 6,700) on second reading

The Hovach School District Board of Education on Aug. 19 adopted Policy 6,700, the district purchasing policy, following a second reading.

District staff described the update as an annual review and said attorneys assisted to clarify that certain procurement language applies specifically to federal grants rather than all district purchases. The policy was reformatted to be clearer, the board was told, and trustees voted 5‑0 to adopt the revised policy.

Why it matters: The purchasing policy governs how the district makes procurements and how federal grant rules apply to purchases made with grant funds. Clarifying the policy’s scope affects compliance and purchasing practice for grant‑funded activities.

Details: At the meeting, a staff member identified as Mister Tasman said the policy is reviewed yearly, was reformatted for clarity, and that legal counsel helped ensure the text ties specific provisions to federal grants rather than to all awards or purchases. The board then voted to adopt the policy on a motion with no recorded opposition.

Sources: Staff explanation and the board’s recorded vote during the Aug. 19 business meeting. The transcript does not include the full text of the revised policy; the board adopted the policy on the superintendent’s recommendation.