Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Calhoun County Independent School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Port Lavaca
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,514
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4812480
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Sandcrabs/Sandies
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
564.91
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
32 / 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 Calhoun County Independent School District
The Calhoun County ISD District of Innovation Plan aims to enhance the district's operational flexibility and effectiveness by setting aside specific Texas Education Codes. Key strategic areas addressed include gaining greater autonomy in creating school calendars to better meet the needs of students, teachers, and the community; addressing teacher shortages through flexible local credentialing processes for non-certified professionals and industry experts; enhancing teacher recruitment and retention by reducing contract days without salary decrease; and restoring local control over grievance procedures for increased efficiency. This plan intends to create a more responsive and effective educational environment within the district.
The board addressed public comments regarding the proposed closure of Port O'Connor Elementary School and the consolidation of Seadrift School grades 7 and 8 into Travis Middle School. Key actions included the approval of the 2026-2027 district calendar, T-TESS evaluation schedule, Student Code of Conduct, and various policy revisions. The board reviewed and approved the May 2026 financial statement and budget amendments for special programs tuition, legal services, and a weather monitoring system. Additionally, the board authorized revisions to the Board Operating Procedures Manual and passed a resolution to close and consolidate Port O'Connor Elementary School.
The board meeting covered several key items, including a public comment session regarding STAAR preliminary scores, budget considerations for Port O'Connor Elementary School, and district housing. The Instructional Support Coordinator presented the preliminary STAAR performance report for math, reading, science, and social studies. Additionally, a budget workshop was conducted to discuss strategies for reducing the district's deficit, including a review of the TASB employee staffing report. The board also acted upon and approved various personnel recommendations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Calhoun County Independent School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Calhoun County Independent School District.
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