Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bladen County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Elizabethtown
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,928
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3700390
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
12
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
552.18
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Bladen County School District
The board meeting included the recognition of various students and employees for their accomplishments, along with athletic achievements and art student acknowledgments. The board also received an audit update concerning the district's financial procedures, state fund accounting, cash transfers, and an overview of the district's credit card and PCard programs.
The board discussed the approval of the agenda, citizen comments regarding school resources and student-to-teacher ratios, and provided updates on the ongoing school construction project. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing district-wide assessment data, school performance grades, and growth indicators. The board examined the specific designations and targeted supports needed for various schools within the district, while considering potential adjustments to the state's growth model for more accurate reflections of student progress.
The board held a public hearing regarding the proposed closure and consolidation of East Arcadia School. Community members and graduates provided extensive public comment expressing concerns over the impact on young children due to extended bus travel times, the loss of a community hub, the potential negative effect on student learning and emotional well-being, and perceived inequities in service and resource allocation compared to other areas. Speakers questioned the maintenance history of the facility, the accuracy of the consolidation study, and urged the board to explore alternatives to closure.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Bladen County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Bladen County School District.
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