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The School Year Starts in August: But Smart Procurement Happens All Year Long
For many school leaders, “back-to-school” planning starts in late summer—but in procurement, that’s already too late. By August, prices can spike,...
Strategy
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From Transaction to Transformation: How Schools Can Embrace B4B in Purchasing
Purchasing is often seen as a back-office task—comparing prices, placing orders, and managing budgets. But what if every purchase your school made...
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Reimagining Procurement: A Guided Framework for Smarter School Operations
For many charter and private schools, procurement often happens behind the scenes—handled quickly, quietly, and usually under pressure. But what if...
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5 Best Practices to Turn Procurement into a Pillar of Financial Stability
Recently at the annual Colorado League of Charter Schools Conference, BuyQ had the opportunity to present to a group of school business leaders from...
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Lessons Learned from $100M in Bond Financing with Mark Kalpakgian
We sat down with Mark Kalpakgian on the Charter School Insider podcast last week.
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We are launching a podcast!
Introducing "Charter School Insider: Lessons from the Nation's Top Charter School Operators"
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How Summit Public Schools Is Protecting Students, Staff and Data With Smart Digital Security Investments
Here in the age of digitally connected classrooms, computer-driven learning and Big Data, an educational organization’s security responsibilities...
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Five Signs It’s Time Your Charter School Hire a Dedicated Procurement Director
When is the right time to hire a procurement director, a person dedicated to overseeing purchasing functions and the policies that underpin them?
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How KIPP San Antonio Got a Handle on Procurement
How KIPP San Antonio Got a Handle on Procurement
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Six Best Practices for Charter School Procurement
If procurement is part of your job description, then you know just how high the stakes are with the purchasing decisions you make on behalf of your...