The District provides a variety of methods of purchasing goods, materials and services in the operation of the District. For a purchasing method to be acceptable, it must meet certain minimum standards related to efficiency, accountability, and security.

The District currently has in place four (4) methods of purchasing: Purchase Orders (standard and blanket), Intra-District Invoicing, Petty Cash and Purchasing (credit) Cards. The method chosen is determined by the nature of the purchase and vendor preferences.

There are payment process efficiencies associated with the use of credit cards. This efficiency is realized when a single check is written to the credit card company rather than multiple checks being written to individual vendors. The single check efficiencies are repeated “downstream” in Business Services operations. In addition, purchasing accountability is promoted by on-line access of account information. Finally, appropriate security measures put in place through the District’s own Purchasing Card Management Practices and Purchasing Card Holder Agreement Form.

The use of Purchasing Cards also generates revenue for the District when purchases are eligible for “cash back” or discounting.

Application for a School District of Holmen purchasing card may be accomplished by submitting a properly completed Purchasing Card Application Form.