Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Brookings School District 5-1.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
Sale of surplus property approx 8.5 acres.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Brookings
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,546
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4608520
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Bobby the Bobcat
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
496.44
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
43 / 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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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Brookings School District 5-1
The board meeting featured a report from the Mickelson Middle School principal and assistant principal, detailing new scheduling changes, the implementation of advisory and WIN (What I Need) periods to support student learning and relationship building, and efforts to improve student attendance. The district received a bronze level award from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. The board also discussed upcoming accreditation processes, facility and construction projects at the high school, and reviewed policy updates regarding emergency lockdown procedures, board member code of ethics, and graduation requirements.
The board meeting included public comments regarding pedestrian safety near schools and specific incidents involving student conduct. The board presented the 'Best' award to a student for her national achievement in sports nutrition. Representatives from the high school provided an extensive update on academic data, highlighting improvements in failing grade rates and reductions in chronic absenteeism attributed to new study halls and attendance policies. Furthermore, the board reviewed the expansion of youth internship programs, the introduction of a new senior capstone project requirement, and an overview of school initiatives designed to foster school spirit and student mentorship.
Public-sector contacts connected to Brookings School District 5-1.
The board meeting focused on the fiscal year 2026 budget wrap-up, including a review of revenues and expenditures for various funds like the general fund, capital outlay, special education, and bond funds. The presentation highlighted that actual revenues were slightly higher than budgeted when including fund balance uses, and expenditures were under budget in every category. Additionally, the meeting covered teacher compensation, compliance with state targets, fund balances, and enrollment statistics, including kindergarten and elementary school projections. Future plans were discussed regarding the finance committee's role in analyzing fund balances and guiding principles.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Brookings School District 5-1 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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