Purchasing Staff

This Site is in the process of being updated as of July, 2025

Doug Kennedy

Director of Procurement and Supply

(585) 262-8538, douglas.kennedy@rcsdk12.org

Manages the Purchasing Department; develops, coordinates, tabulates and analyzes Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Information (RFIs); 6741 documents, maintains District Purchasing website; coordinates continuous improvement initiatives; initiates cost-saving plans; designated to sign contracts & runs bid openings and more

David Tiberio

Principal Management Anaylst

585-262-8546, david.tiberio@rcsdk12.org

Financial analysis and market research for Request for Proposal (RFP) and other solicitation initiatives for RCSD and management support for the Purchasing. His role will involve operational leadership and project support on behalf of Procurement with the upcoming system transition to Oracle Cloud technology.

Stephanie Stella

Senior Buyer
585-262-8117, stephanie.stella@rcsdk12.org

Maintains training platforms and trains staff/employees; buyer for Athletic supplies & equipment; Computer hardware; Audio visual; Furniture; Science equipment & supplies; consultant contracts; professional services; backup for vendor file data entry and more

Rene Van Cleef

Buyer

585-262-8537, rene.vancleef@rcsdk12.org

Develops, tabulates and analyzes Request for Bids (RFBs); buyer for facilities dept; appliances; autos, buses & trucks including parts & related services; general construction; utilities; service contracts; food service and more

Megan Cross

Purchasing Assistant

585-262-8756, megan.cross@rcsdk12.org

Maintains transportation contracts; buyer for; textbooks; Computer software; Early Childhood learning materials; testing materials; library books & materials; art supplies; field trip admissions; awards and more

Ella Harbison

Clerk II

(585) 262-8548, ella.harbison@rcsdk12.org

Vendor file data entry & maintenance; Purchasing mailbox monitor; buyer for custodial supplies; Office supplies; two-way radios; laundry & uniforms; medical supplies; envelopes & paper; musical instruments; Punchout suppliers and more

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