Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bemidji Area School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bemidji
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,722
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2704440
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
15
Mascot
School mascot.
Lumberjacks
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
787.51
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 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 Bemidji Area School District
The Board meeting included a public participation session featuring comments from staff regarding contract negotiations and working conditions. The Board also reviewed an activities report from the Director of Activities, which detailed participation statistics for high school and middle school events, revenue increases from fees, and information regarding foundation fundraising and transportation logistics.
The board meeting addressed several key topics, including public participation from bus drivers regarding their compensation, contract negotiations, and the challenges of the current pay scale. Board members and administrators provided responses regarding the delegation of non-certified staff negotiations to the administration and the use of pattern settlements. The board also approved the consent agenda. Additionally, a spotlight presentation highlighted the Career and Technical Education program, covering its benefits in increasing graduation rates, strengthening community ties through partnerships, and success in robotics and construction trades.
This document outlines the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) School Site Improvement Goals and Results for the Bemidji Area School District for the 2024-2025 school year. The plan focuses on enhancing student proficiency in reading, mathematics, and science, alongside improving graduation rates, credit attainment, and attendance. Key initiatives also include fostering social-emotional learning, creating safe and welcoming school environments, and strengthening cultural and community engagement to support holistic student development.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Bemidji 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 Bemidji Area School District.
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