Event Calendar
EL117 Elements of Purchasing* ONLINE COURSE
Date(s): May 1, 2023 - May 28, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM EST - 11:45 PM EST
Please note: Online courses are for the registrant only. If additional staff wish to participate, a separate registration is necessary. For more information on how online courses work, please visit www.pasbo.org/workshops.
Online Course running May 1 - May 28, 2023
Orientation Session - May 1 (12:00 pm)
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ORIENTATION SESSION:
An online Orientation Web Session will be held on Monday, May 1 at 12:00 Noon.
This session will overview the course and expectations. This call will not be recorded.
To learn about online courses and how they work, see the purple text section at www.pasbo.org/workshops
COURSE CONTENT:
Effective purchasing – in its totality – is an art. Mastering that art requires command of three concepts: legality, procedure, and making the best deal. This course offers a foundation in each and is a “must” for anyone involved in school procurement activities.
Topics include:
Online Course running May 1 - May 28, 2023
Orientation Session - May 1 (12:00 pm)
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ORIENTATION SESSION:
An online Orientation Web Session will be held on Monday, May 1 at 12:00 Noon.
This session will overview the course and expectations. This call will not be recorded.
To learn about online courses and how they work, see the purple text section at www.pasbo.org/workshops
COURSE CONTENT:
Effective purchasing – in its totality – is an art. Mastering that art requires command of three concepts: legality, procedure, and making the best deal. This course offers a foundation in each and is a “must” for anyone involved in school procurement activities.
Topics include:
- The law of Pennsylvania school purchasing
- Purchasing practice and procedure
- Construction contracts and bidding
- Specification writing and bid award
Instructor:
Chris Berdnik, PCSBA, Chief Financial Officer, Pennsbury SD
Register by April 1: PASBO Member $125/Non-member $185
After April 1: PASBO Member $130/Non-member $190
CREDITS:
4 CEUs = PASBO Professional Certification
6 CPE Credit = Specialized Knowledge & Applications
4 CEUs = PA Certified School Transportation Professional (PCSTP)
4 CEUs = PA Certified School Facilities Professional (PCSFP)