Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Blackhawk School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Beaver Falls
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,326
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4203688
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Cougars
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
271.5
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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 Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Blackhawk School District
The board conducted a regular work session that included executive discussions on personnel, safety, and legal matters. Key agenda items included student recognitions and staff updates, discussions regarding the Midland Borough School District withdrawal from the Beaver County Career and Technology Center, and reviews of various financial reports, including the AIU Joint Purchasing Program and 9th Grade Academy grants. The board also addressed personnel items such as resignations and leaves, reviewed educational agreements and fundraiser approvals, and conducted first readings on policies regarding crowdfunding and bullying. Support services and athletic activities were also discussed.
The board addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the district's Comprehensive Plan and various operational contracts such as student services, ACA reporting, and E-rate consulting. Numerous personnel actions were ratified, including retirements, resignations, new hires, transfers, and athletic coaching changes. The board approved payments for various fund invoices, acknowledged grants and donations, ratified financial and investment reports, and updated policies regarding the acceptable use of the district's network. Additionally, the board approved overnight field trips and transportation service renewals. The meeting also featured presentations on library updates and a student Girl Scout project, followed by a public comment segment focused on concerns regarding social media conduct by a board member.
The board meetings covered various administrative and educational updates. Key discussion items included the approval of finance-related matters such as monthly bill payments, financial reports, and a resolution for a Public Facilities Improvement Grant. Personnel updates, including an independent contractor driver agreement, were reviewed and approved. Academic topics featured discussions on the revised 2026-2027 academic calendar, a TSI Non-Title 1 plan, and various affiliation agreements with Carlow University and Heritage Valley. Additionally, the board discussed potential new athletics, specifically gymnastics as a club sport, and reviewed comprehensive school improvement plans for the high school focusing on curriculum updates in ELA and Math.
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