Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ashland School District 5.
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Oct 1, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
Construction Manager|General Contractors (CM|GC) for the construction of the Helman Elementary School Seismic Retrofit Project. The project consists of comprehensive seismic upgrades to the multi-purpose / cafeteria at Helman Elementary School.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Ashland
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,547
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4101560
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Griswold the Grizzly Bear
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
382.04
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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Board meetings and strategic plans from Ashland School District 5
The board meetings covered various administrative, financial, and policy-related items. Key topics included the election of board officers, the approval of the 2026-2029 collective bargaining agreement with the Ashland Education Association, and the awarding of multiple contracts for capital improvement projects such as boiler replacement, carpet replacement, and gym door upgrades. The board also reviewed the superintendent evaluation process, discussed the district vision for the 2026-27 school year, received budget and enrollment updates, and addressed the adoption of new policies regarding immigration enforcement on district property. Additionally, the board conducted self-evaluations, reviewed academic accountability measures, and engaged in planning for the district's transformation steering committee.
The board conducted several meetings addressing district operations, personnel reports, and policy updates. Key discussions included the review of the Ashland Middle School improvement plan, financial reports regarding property tax collections and fund balances, and the 2026-27 SOESD Local Services Plan. The board also addressed classified employee appreciation, district transformation efforts, and facility feasibility studies for Lincoln Field. Furthermore, the board reviewed and adopted various policies concerning memorials, public gifts, and nonresident student admission, while also coordinating on collective bargaining procedures and school board self-evaluation planning.
Public-sector contacts connected to Ashland School District 5.
The board adopted the 2026-2027 budget and approved a resolution regarding appropriations and property taxes. Key agenda items included the approval of the 2026-28 Classified Wage Memorandum of Understanding and a four-year lease agreement for student iPads. The board also reviewed financial reports concerning the General Fund and the district's transition to new insurance providers, received updates from the Superintendent regarding the Transformation Steering Committee and recent district achievements, and discussed various policy reviews and administrative regulations.
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