Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Asheville City School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Asheville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,960
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3700270
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
8
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
691.44
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 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.
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 Asheville City School District
This document outlines a vision for literacy in North Carolina, aiming to ensure all students graduate high school with the necessary reading and writing skills for diverse audiences and purposes. It emphasizes developing competency in understanding various text genres, becoming 'transliterate' across different media, and communicating analytically. Key focus areas include mastering K-12 College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for reading and writing, encompassing aspects like key ideas, craft, integration of knowledge, text types, production, and research. The plan also integrates 21st Century Learning Skills, such as accessing information, critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, and collaborative communication.
The board meeting included several key discussions, such as the recognition of student and staff achievements, including student participation in the All-American D-Day Band and a sticker design contest win. Action items approved included a personnel report, comprehensive safe school plans, the renaming of Jones Park to Candace Pickens Park, and a contract for the replacement of unit ventilators. The Superintendent's report covered updates on academic testing, professional development initiatives, the literacy plan, ESSERS grants, and maintenance projects, including window safety film installations and boiler repairs. Operations updates included the finalization of a new crisis alert platform.
The work session covered organizational updates across various departments, including finance and human resources procedures such as hiring, renewals, and evaluations. The board discussed the upcoming superintendent search, including a proposed timeline and upcoming Request For Qualifications for search firms. Additionally, the session included training on school board member roles, responsibilities, and governance, as well as a review of district lines, student admission, and assignment policies.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Asheville City 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 Asheville City School District.
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