Pasadena, TX – Pasadena ISD Purchasing Department is proud to be recognized by The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) with a 2026 Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations for the tenth time in a row. The Award of Merit was established in 2009 to recognize Texas school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education services centers that are committed to following professional standards in the acquisition of goods and services. 

Each year, volunteers with the TASBO Purchasing & Supply Management Research Committee evaluate the award criteria to ensure it represents the latest best practices. They then review new and recertification applications. For 2026, only 84 recipients met the stringent criteria to qualify for the award, including our very own.  

“We’re proud of the work our honorees do to streamline school purchasing operations, comply with regulations, and set the standard for how to utilize taxpayer dollars,” said Tracy Ginsburg, TASBO Executive Director. “That so many teams take the time to document their practices and procedures speaks to the strength of the school finance and operations in schools across Texas.” 

Members of the district’s Procurement Department will be honored at an awards reception sponsored by BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative in Grapevine on February 25 during the 2026 TASBO annual conference.