Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Gadsden County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Quincy
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,633
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1200600
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
17
Mascot
School mascot.
Jaguar
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
772.89
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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 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 Gadsden County School District
The board workshop focused on the district's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, specifically reviewing the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) allocation and projected increases. Key discussions included the impact of funding allocations on scholarship programs for private schools, charter school funding, and categorical allocations for mental health, safe schools, transportation, and academic acceleration. The board examined budget management and accountability measures, including improved purchase order processes, department-level budgeting, and strategies to manage personnel costs and staffing. Additional topics included grant management improvements, transparency tools on the district's finance webpage, and upcoming requests for proposals regarding the marketing and sale of district properties. The superintendent also provided updates on revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and anticipated timelines for its adoption.
The School Board Financial Workshop covered several key topics. Discussion centered on the Board Revenue and Expenditure reports, the status of year-end closeout, and specific findings from Auditor General Report No. 2026-178, including issues with internal fund audits, bank reconciliations, IT access controls, and expenditure budgeting. The board discussed strategies for future financial management, including the implementation of automated bank reconciliations and a revised policy of spending only based on confirmed received revenue. Additionally, a facilities update was provided, highlighting the restoration of the high school track and the construction progress of the new K-8 school.
The board discussed the comprehensive transition plan for the Carter Parramore Academy and Gadsden Central Academy, focusing on the relocation of programs due to facility concerns. Key topics included the staffing formula for the upcoming school year, prioritizing leadership and staffing for West Gadsden, and implementing a districtwide alternative education model. The board also addressed various property management issues, including the potential sale or disposition of surplus properties like the Old Quincy High School and Telogia Creek FFA site, and reviewed policies regarding board member travel.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Gadsden County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Gadsden County School District.
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