This project consists of the conversion of the existing activity classroom into two new Career and Technical Education (CTE) rooms. The CTE rooms will require modifications to the existing water source HVAC system, rework of sprinkler heads, installation of new LED lighting, and new interior finishes. Add Alternate No. 1 work to include finish upgrades and lighting replacement to the existing media center.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Elizabethton
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,450
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4700510
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
14
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
842.67
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source. Avoid—district is rigid and there’s no recent history. Over $25,000 would trigger justification; steer back to coops for speed.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, BuyBoard, and Tennessee Purchasing Group; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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The district has used cooperative purchasing extensively (e.g., Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, BuyBoard, Tennessee Purchasing Group). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Carter County School District
Carter County Schools LEA Plan 2026-2029
Date: Aug 21, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This LEA Plan for Carter County Schools outlines student achievement goals mandated by the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) funding formula. The primary strategic focus areas include achieving 70% proficiency in 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) by 2029 and enhancing college and career readiness by increasing ACT scores, industry certifications, and graduation rates. The plan aims to prepare all students for post-secondary pathways, targeting an ACT composite of 21, a CCR target of 83.3%, and a graduation rate of 97.0% by May 2029.
Tennessee Department of Education Report 2020-2022
Date: Nov 1, 2020Type: Strategic Plan
This report details the revised process for reviewing and promoting industry credentials for K-12 students in Tennessee, aiming to align with state workforce development needs. It establishes clear criteria for categorizing credentials into 'Recognized,' 'Valued,' or 'Preferred' tiers. The document provides an overview of the approval process, definitions of credential types, and presents the 2020-22 Tennessee Promoted Industry Credential List, with the objective of enhancing student workforce readiness and success through high-quality career and technical education programs.
Carter County Schools Annual Plan 2025-2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Carter County School District.
Tyler ChambersACT and High School Curriculum Coordinator
*******@************
Date: Feb 25, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This annual plan outlines strategic initiatives to enhance college and career readiness, improve core academic content instruction in mathematics, and strengthen English Language Arts (ELA) instruction. Key objectives include fostering college readiness through targeted ACT preparation, expanding academic and career exploration opportunities, and ensuring students achieve 'Tennessee ReadyGrad' status. The plan also focuses on strengthening educator support, utilizing high-quality instructional materials, and improving student growth and achievement in mathematics across grades 6-8, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, with specific attention to students with disabilities (SWD) and economically disadvantaged (ED) subgroups. Furthermore, it aims to enhance ELA instruction from grades K-12 by implementing high-quality materials, providing professional development, and offering summer enrichment programs, particularly for foundational literacy skills.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Carter County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
