Demystifying Cooperative Purchasing: A Superintendent’s Guide to Marketplace Buying

With increasing pressure to maximize resources while remaining compliant, cooperative contracts and Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) offer powerful opportunities for school districts—when used correctly. This session cuts through common misconceptions surrounding cooperative and marketplace purchasing in K–12 education.

Designed for superintendents and district leaders, this webinar will feature hearing from peers on how they have navigated education procurement rules, explain how GPOs fit within competitive purchasing requirements, and highlight best practices for leveraging cooperative contracts responsibly. Business office leaders and procurement teams are encouraged to attend to ensure districtwide alignment and confidence in purchasing decisions.