Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Arkansas Connections Academy.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bentonville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,575
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0500417
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
1
Mascot
School mascot.
Mascot
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
154.16
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 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 guidance and navigation tips.
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Arkansas Connections Academy
The board meeting covered several key business items, including the approval of the audit firm engagement for the annual financial audit. Reports were presented on enrollment trends, staffing efforts, professional learning offerings for the upcoming school year, and a detailed review of the financial status and budget. Additionally, the board appointed the Board President as a designee to submit documentation supporting a charter application for a second school.
The board meeting included reports on the school's summer leadership conference, back-to-school activities, enrollment trends, and staffing efforts. Discussion also covered the School Improvement Plan, the implementation of a late enrollee model for high school students, the use of AI in classrooms, and course enhancements. The financial presentation reviewed unaudited 2025-2026 financial results. Additional business included the approval of an invoice, revisions to the school handbook, and membership with the Arkansas Public School Resource Center. Board training requirements and platform updates were also reviewed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Arkansas Connections Academy meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Arkansas Connections Academy.
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