Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Carthage Central School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Carthage
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,183
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3606630
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Comets
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
679
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
50 / 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 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 Carthage Central School District
The Carthage Central School District's Strategic Plan 2026-2029 serves as a roadmap to educate and empower learners, fostering a community of caring and collaborative citizens. The plan is organized around three main priority areas: Student Success, Community Connections, and Health, Wellness & Safety. It aims to provide an inclusive and engaging learning environment, enhance student development through meaningful engagement, and ensure a safe and healthy environment that strengthens the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all students and staff.
The board discussed potential upgrades for modified softball and baseball fields and evaluated renovation options for the Great Bend building. Financial topics included reviews of the debt service schedule, capital project funding, and various budgetary amendments. The board addressed policy updates regarding records management, student dignity, and gender identity, while also processing various personnel appointments, resignations, and retirements. Additionally, the board considered reports on the alternative education program and received public comments regarding student assistance initiatives.
The board discussed a capital project update from BCA involving facilities improvements across several buildings and the status of bid awards for a fire alarm system at the transportation facility. They also resolved to discontinue accepting on-site cash or check payments for property taxes, transitioning to mail-in and bank-based payment methods. The budget discussion focused on transparency, revenue projections including the impact of declining enrollment, and strategic use of reserve funds. Additionally, the board approved an hourly rate increase for retired substitute bus drivers, passed a budget amendment for a donation, approved a district-wide safety plan, and updated several policies. Personnel actions, including retirements, appointments, and substitute approvals, were also formalized. Finally, board committees reported on student support initiatives, including a clothing drive, and progress on the comprehensive counseling plan and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Carthage Central School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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