H.9. Consider Approval of Purchasing Cooperatives for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Description: The attached list represents the purchasing cooperatives that have previously been approved by the Board of Trustees. Any fees charged by the cooperative are listed. Purchasing cooperatives assist the district in purchasing goods and services at competitive prices, as well as ensuring that the district is

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H.9. Consider Approval of Purchasing Cooperatives for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Description: The attached list represents the purchasing cooperatives that have previously been approved by the Board of Trustees. Any fees charged by the cooperative are listed. Purchasing cooperatives assist the district in purchasing goods and services at competitive prices, as well as ensuring that the district is compliant with state and federal purchasing laws. This expense is included in the Proposed 2026-2027 budget. Attachments: ( 1 ) 17 Purchasing Coop List for Board Approval

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.