Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Albert Lea Area School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Albert Lea
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,335
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2702970
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
9
Mascot
School mascot.
Tigers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
480.04
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Albert Lea Area School District
The board discussed several operational and administrative items. Key topics included the approval of an amended agenda, the acceptance of donations, and the approval of consent items. The Superintendent provided a report covering the investigation into recent vandalism at the high school, updates on the Transfinder student transportation planning initiative, and an analysis of current enrollment numbers and their long-term impact on the district's budget and financial sustainability.
The Board discussed and approved a resolution granting a property tax abatement to support a local business expansion project. Additionally, the meeting included updates on community engagement efforts concerning declining enrollment projections and their financial impact on the district. Discussions were also held regarding potential school closures, elementary attendance boundary adjustments, and future district restructuring plans.
The board discussed and approved a resolution to reinstate a custodial position due to increased operational strain caused by current food service and maintenance demands. The meeting also included a presentation on a district behavior health program, which focuses on providing student triage and access to behavioral health services without additional costs to the district, utilizing insurance reimbursements and sponsorships.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Albert Lea Area School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Albert Lea Area School District.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
