Qualified hospitals, physician groups, orthopedic practices, sports medicine clinics, and healthcare organizations interested in serving as the official sports medicine partner high school athletics. The district desires a long-term partnership focused on student-athlete health, safety, injury prevention, education, and access to high-quality sports medicine services.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Belgrade
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,269
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3003290
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Panther
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
283.23
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Not advised here—redirect to direct purchase or coops; if under $80,000, structure as a direct purchase (no formal bid required).
Coops:Over $80,000: Frequently procures through the State of Montana Cooperative Purchasing Program, NASPO ValuePoint, and you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Belgrade School District 44, MT:No documented sole source pathway or threshold is evident. Practical approach: avoid sole source and instead structure the buy as a direct purchase under the $80,000 state competitive bidding threshold (no formal bid required).
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The district uses cooperative purchasing for larger buys (particularly when the total exceeds $80,000). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Belgrade School District 44 Contracts
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First Educational Resources, LLC at Belgrade School District 44
Effective: Aug 21, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a contract for professional development services, including a Purchase Order, Services Agreement, and Invoice. FIRST Educational Resources, LLC will provide a 2-day STAGR workshop to Belgrade Public Schools on August 21-22, 2025, for a total fee of $18,000.00. The agreement details the services, fee structure, payment terms, and conditions for termination.
LEADING LEARNING SOLUTIONS at Belgrade School District 44
Effective: Feb 17, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines educational services to be provided by Leading Learning Solutions, specifically Karen Prigodich, to Belgrade School District on February 17, 2025. The services include two half-day math trainings (K-2 and 3-4) focusing on differentiation in Bridges, and an additional half-day guided self-study on Bridges. The total contract amount is $4,150.00, covering the daily rate and self-study workshop, with payment due within 30 business days and a 14-day cancellation notice required.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Belgrade School District 44
Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received reports from district leadership, including the superintendent, student representative, principals, district clerk, and the director of student achievement. Action was taken on consent items such as financial warrants, personnel resolutions regarding hires and status changes, the cancellation of checks, and agreements with Thrive, United Way, and One Health. Additionally, the board addressed the disposal of district records, approved bus route changes for the upcoming year, authorized out-of-state student travel, appointed a member to the technology committee, reviewed a memorandum of understanding, and approved out-of-district attendance agreements.
Belgrade School Board Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed community support for school music programs and resources for student development. The superintendent provided updates regarding new teacher orientation, upcoming professional development schedules, and plans for parent and student surveys to improve reporting metrics. Additionally, the board addressed the complexity of school finance and engaged in a strategic discussion regarding the need for improved academic performance metrics, attendance standards, and the overall trajectory of the school district to better support student outcomes.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Belgrade School District 44.
The board meeting included several administrative and policy discussions. Key agenda items covered a follow-up on the Thanksgiving dinner event, an update from the DNRC, a review of ACT test results, and a presentation on school improvement plans. The board also deliberated on policy changes, specifically regarding the rescinding of Policy #1100, the consideration of new student safety Policy #3665, and revisions to policies concerning fingerprinting, criminal background investigations, and staff health. Additionally, standard consent agenda items such as personnel resolutions, disposal of excess property, and financial warrants were addressed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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