The district has completed a second reading on May 11, 2026 of a substantially revised Policy 721 governing Uniform Grant Guidance compliance for all federal revenue sources. The policy details required procurement methods, internal controls, equipment management, cybersecurity safeguards, allowable/forbidden costs, and training requirements tied to federal grants such as Title I and IDEA. This does not authorize a single purchase, but it reshapes how the district will plan, solicit, award, and manage any grant-funded contracts for services, equipment, IT systems, professional development, and other federally supported activities.Vendors should expect more formalized competitive procedures, documentation, and sensitivity to cybersecurity and cost allowability, and can position offerings and support services to align with these stricter grant compliance and internal control expectations.

The policy emphasizes procurement thresholds (micro to competitive proposals), debarment checks, minority- and women-owned business outreach, cybersecurity around PII in grant programs, and mandatory staff training on allowable uses of federal funds.