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Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Seeks leased lit and dark fiber proposals for wide area network connectivity and internet access to 13 eligible entities. The data center is located at the school board central office, and all services currently terminate at this location. The current network is a point-to-point 10 gbps fiber wan connecting 13 sites. All sites share 10 gbps of internet access.
Posted
Sep 25, 2026
Nov 10, 2026
The project will consist of removal of air handling units, ductwork, piping and controls and installation of packaged air conditioning units, ductwork, hydronic piping, controls, electrical and structural work.
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Seeks leased lit and dark fiber proposals for wide area network connectivity and internet access to 13 eligible entities. The data center is located at the school board central office, and all services currently terminate at this location. The current network is a point-to-point 10 gbps fiber wan connecting 13 sites. All sites share 10 gbps of internet access.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Mansfield
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,923
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2200510
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
9
Mascot
School mascot.
Griffin
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
724.15
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from DeSoto Parish School District
The committee reviewed sales tax receipts and updates on self-funded insurance plans, including group hospitalization and dental coverage. Discussions also covered grant reimbursements, budget revisions, and an upcoming bid opening for network and internet services. The meeting included a review of district surplus property and the property and casualty insurance schedule. The committee approved a resolution regarding uninsured/underinsured coverage authorization. Additionally, the committee received operational reports covering technology, maintenance, transportation, and food services.
The committee discussed school audit reports and received updates on sales tax receipts and self-funded insurance plans, including medical and dental claim activity. Consultants presented a mid-year summary of the retiree Medicare Advantage Plan. Reports on grant reimbursements and operational metrics across maintenance, technology, transportation, and food services were reviewed. The committee approved the annual operating budget, millage rates, the designation of the official journal, and the extension of the superintendent's contract.
Public-sector contacts connected to DeSoto Parish School District.
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The committee reviewed financial reports, including net sales tax receipts for June 2026 and an update on self-funded insurance plans for medical and dental coverage. Discussions included a report on grant reimbursements, an update on the 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget approval process, and upcoming bid openings for milk and construction. The committee also received an Operations Report covering technology, maintenance, transportation, and food services. The meeting concluded with administrative comments regarding staff transitions and the commencement of the school year.
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