Report
All Grades (K-12)
Technology Planning & Procurement
Administrators
LTC Created Resources
Maximizing Efficiency and Value through Cooperative Purchasing
01 Jul 2026
Cooperative purchasing has emerged as a transformative solution for K-12 school districts eager to:
- Break free from administrative “red tape”
- Secure high-quality, affordable educational tools
- Ensure legal compliance
- Reduce delays, from quote to delivery
- Form relationships with trusted, pre-vetted vendor partners
This white paper outlines how, through collective purchasing power, cooperative purchasing empowers school districts to bypass traditional “do-it-yourself” hurdles and access pre-vetted contracts that guarantee competitive pricing, legal compliance, and superior vendor performance.
Along the way, you’ll also be introduced to the LTC Purchasing Program – Illinois’ dedicated cooperative focused on meeting K-12 schools’ unique procurement needs.
Learn more about procurement with the LTC Purchasing Program →
Hope Hardin-Borbely
Purchasing Cooperative Manager, Learning Technology Center
Hope leads ILTPP, our cooperative purchasing program. She also manages vendor relationships, coordinates negotiated contracts, and leads cooperative membership services, including quote requests and group purchases.
Amanda Bruns
Member Engagement Manager, Learning Technology Center
Amanda leads ILTPP's member engagement by driving membership growth and support through strategic programs and statewide outreach, ensuring schools across Illinois realize substantial financial benefits.