Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Carthage R-IX School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Carthage
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,070
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2907460
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
11
Mascot
School mascot.
Tigers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
824.2
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
63 / 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 R-IX School District
The Board received updates from the Carthage R-9 Foundation regarding the Raise The Curtain campaign, information regarding the district's internet content filter, and a request for the adoption of the professional development handbook for the upcoming school year. New and revised policies were presented for future consideration, and discussions were held concerning a future board workshop. In a closed session, the Board approved various personnel actions, including the hiring, transfer, resignation, and retirement of certified and support staff.
The Board meeting included presentations on student achievement and growth, a review of high school spring sports performance, and information regarding the Southwest Missouri Special Services Cooperative agreement. Discussions were held on meal prices, insurance policies, occupational health services, and the Alternative Method of Instruction plan for the upcoming school year. The Board also received information on the official school logo, salary schedules including teacher base pay increases, and the preliminary budget for the next fiscal year. During a closed session, the Board addressed personnel actions, including the employment of support staff and various staff resignations.
The Board meeting included a presentation on the KE Baker remodel update and a review of the 2026-2027 proposed budget. Additionally, in closed session, the Board approved the hiring of several certified and support staff members and accepted the resignations of various certified, support, and substitute staff.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Carthage R-IX School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Carthage R-IX School District.
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