Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Poplar Bluff School District R-1.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Poplar Bluff
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,899
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2925450
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
10
Mascot
School mascot.
Mules
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
627.52
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 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 Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Poplar Bluff School District R-1
The Board meeting addressed several administrative and operational items. Key discussion topics included special recognition for the Junior High Stomp & Shake team, an annual report from the Athletic Booster Club, and a closed session regarding legal, personnel, real estate, and student issues. The board finalized MSBA Policy Update 2026 B, reviewed program evaluations for information technology, athletics, and student achievement, and examined the monthly financial investment report. Additionally, the Board approved transportation routes for the 2026-2027 school year and received reports from various departments, including food services and the superintendent.
The board conducted an open session that included a special recognition and a transition into a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and real estate issues. During the reopened session, the board reviewed and evaluated the migratory and homeless programs. New business items addressed included the monthly financial and investment report, the designation of district surplus, the approval of a special education local compliance plan, and an informational review of the MSBA policy update. Additionally, the board received various operational reports, including updates from the MSBA delegate, food service, the transportation department, and the superintendent.
The board meeting involved the adoption of an open and closed session agenda and an entry into a closed session specifically to discuss a real estate issue.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Poplar Bluff School District R-1 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 Poplar Bluff School District R-1.
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