Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Belchertown School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Belchertown
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,043
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2502430
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Boris the Oriole
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
311.92
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
67 / 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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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Belchertown School District
The subcommittee conducted a reorganization, resulting in the appointment of a new Chair. The committee discussed the 2026-2027 Computer Science curriculum at the high school, determining that Principles of Computer Science and AP Computer Science courses will not be available in the upcoming year due to staffing changes, with plans to reinstate these offerings for the 2027-2028 school year.
The subcommittee discussed the Swift River Elementary School Lighting Project, evaluating costs and potential savings via National Grid financing. Additionally, the committee reviewed results from an MSBA school survey concerning the condition of various district buildings, specifically noting the need for capital improvements at Jabish Brook Middle School.
The subcommittee discussed the status of the FY26 general fund budget, identifying key cost pressures such as HVAC expenses and substitute staffing. The discussion included updates on the Drug Free Communities Grant and the ongoing preparation of the FY27 budget, including financial projections and town revenue analysis. Additionally, the committee evaluated a proposal to return health insurance savings to the town and addressed necessary budget transfers for special education transportation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Belchertown School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Belchertown School District.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
