Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bessemer City School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bessemer
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,012
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0100330
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
9
Mascot
School mascot.
Tigers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
335.1
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
88 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Bessemer City School District
The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items. Key actions included the approval of a personnel report, contracts for accounting services, interns for the Child Nutrition Program, and professional development training for teachers. The board also approved a Memorandum of Agreement for math coaches, a field trip to Montgomery, the five-year capital plan, and service contracts for functional behavior assessments, speech therapy, and security services for high school athletic events. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of instructional software for benchmark assessments.
The board meeting covered several critical operational and financial matters. Key actions included the approval of consulting services for a comprehensive communication plan, the authorization of flooring installation and furniture removal for district offices, and the engagement of student tutoring services for two schools. The board also accepted the FY2022 Audit Report and approved the acceptance of $2,000,000 in grant funding for school safety initiatives. Additionally, the board approved playground preparation services, the acquisition of reading intervention packages, the sale of surplus school buses, and various donations. Personnel actions and student matters were also addressed during an executive session.
The board meeting covered a range of financial and operational approvals. Key actions included the approval of the FY2025 budget and the renewal of general liability insurance. The board authorized multiple contracts, including instructional leadership support services with Kids First Education, salary and wage development with Lean Frog, educational services for a student's IEP with Glenwood, behavior assessment services with HANDS, and reading and math intervention programs with Better Basics. A consultant contract for fiscal department support was also approved, along with the acceptance of several donations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Bessemer City School District 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 Bessemer City School District.
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