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Purchasing Information & Resources

Department Mission:

To support educational and administrative programs by maximizing the value of public resources, and safeguarding public assets through internal controls and procedures.

Our Responsibility:

  • Ensure compliance with all Local, State and Federal purchasing regulations and policies.
  • Manage purchasing, warehousing and distribution of all goods and services for the District.
  • Manage central stores inventory, central receiving and District wide delivery, and mail service.


Reference:

School Board Policy;

Article 3 - Business & NonInstructional Operations

CHAPTER 04; Policy 440: Purchasing and Contracting

CHAPTER 04; AR 440.12; Purchasing and Contracting

 

Contact Information

Purchasing Dept.
purchasing@k12northstar.org

Shipping & Receiving
logistics@k12northstar.org


Emily Proper
Director of Procurement and Warehousing
emily.proper@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11345

Julie Pihlaja
Administrative Secretary
julie.pihlaja@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11341

Kiran Gibbs
Sr. Purchasing Agent
kiran.gibbs@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11346

Mariah Schumacher
Sr. Purchasing Agent 
mariah.schumacher@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11347


Central Receiving Warehouse 

Michael Walrath
S&R Warehouse Supervisor
michael.walrath@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-4461 x15260

MSDS (SDS) Library for Central Stores Inventory Items