Joint purchasing council supplies program
Upper Dauphin Area SDPennsylvania- Detected
- Sep 24, 2026
- 40 days ago
- Sector
- Supplies & Materials
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From the meeting
The board approved participation in the CSIU Joint Purchasing Council for general, art, computer, custodial, paper, athletic, and copier supplies for the 2027-2028 school year. This is a forward buying signal for a broad supplies contract cycle, with procurement already organized through the council. The district is signaling recurring demand for multiple supply categories.
- Meeting date
- September 24, 2026
- Agency
- Upper Dauphin Area SD
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