Amherst County Public Schools

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Amherst, VA
Country:: US

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Amherst
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,900
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5100210
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
9
Mascot
School mascot.
Lancer
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
682
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
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- Sole Source: Only if truly proprietary; coordinate with Purchasing for formal justification.
- Coops: Frequently procures through BuyBoard, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Amherst County Public Schools, VA uses sole source sparingly and under tight control. If your solution is genuinely proprietary and cannot be competitively sourced:
- Work with the Amherst County Purchasing Department to follow the County Purchasing Manual’s formal justification process.
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Cooperatives
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- The district has used cooperative purchasing before and maintains existing memberships. To get onboarded to the recommended co-op pathways, reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Amherst County Public Schools

Amherst County Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured recognitions for outstanding students, staff, and the high school yearbook staff for their regional and national accolades. During public comment, topics included the 'Kindness Crew' initiative to combat bullying, concerns regarding the health impact of a new cell tower at a middle school, and an analysis of the correlation between chronic tardiness and academic instruction loss. Additionally, the board discussed proposed revisions to the district's policy manual.
Amherst County Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed agenda amendments, recognized student representatives, and reviewed stipend policies, including the freeze of stipend levels based on 2024-2025 salary scales. The meeting also included discussions on establishing goals for the new superintendent and receiving updates from student representatives regarding upcoming athletic events, homecoming, and extracurricular activities. Additionally, the board received information regarding the state's accountability framework and upcoming school data releases.
Amherst County School Board Regular School Board Meeting
Date: Nov 9, 2017Type: Meeting mention
This document serves as an official notice for a regular meeting of the school board.

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Key Contacts

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Timothy HodenAssociate Superintendent

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Robert CurdAthletic Director

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