For the second consecutive year, Lamar CISD’s Purchasing Department earned the Texas Association of School Business Officers’ (TASBO) Award of Merit for Purchasing and Operations.

The award is given to school districts and Education Service Centers committed to following professional standards in the acquisition of goods and services. TASBO will recognize the Lamar CISD Purchasing Department Feb. 28 during the awards reception at the TASBO 71st Annual Conference in Austin. 

In determining the Award of Merit designees, TASBO reviews procedures and practices including: organization, policies & procedures, contract operations, staff training and certification, use of technology, communication and management of co-operative programs, plus where applicable p-card systems and warehousing.