Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Cocke County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Newport
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,202
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4700750
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
12
Mascot
School mascot.
Fighting Cocks
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
695.85
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
73 / 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
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Cocke County School District
The board meeting agenda focused on several key administrative and operational items, including the approval of monthly bill payments and budget amendments for the General Purpose Fund and Federal Projects. A consent agenda was proposed covering numerous fundraiser requests across several elementary schools and the high school, facility usage requests for local community organizations, and the approval of out-of-county student enrollment. Additionally, the board considered curriculum materials and pacing for high school English, the extension of a contract with Amplify Education, Inc., and requests for credit limit increases on school credit cards. Further items included the procurement of literacy programs, educational software, and hardware for summer learning camps, as well as an opportunity for public comment regarding student bullying.
The meeting agenda includes the review and approval of monthly bills, FY 2026 budget amendments for various funds, and an executive committee report regarding a field trip. Key business items include approving fundraiser requests, out-of-district student attendance, exchange student enrollment, a school credit card request, calendar changes for the 2026-2027 school year, and the District Improvement Plan. The board will review facility use requests, county bus use, and numerous procurement items, including the purchase of a truck, walk-in cooler and freezer upgrades, rooftop units, floor maintenance machines, and various technology infrastructure equipment. Additionally, the board will discuss speech services, apply for a school violence prevention grant, approve safety film installation, and update several district policies based on TSBA recommendations. The meeting will conclude by recognizing students for academic achievements on the ACT and valedictorian honors.
This document outlines the ESSER 3.0 Public Plan for the Condado de Cocke, detailing the strategic allocation of remaining federal funds for the 2022-2023 period. The plan focuses on ensuring the safe reopening and operation of schools and mitigating the educational impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Key areas of investment include accelerating academic performance through high-dosage tutoring and interventions, bolstering student preparedness with additional nursing services, and strengthening foundational infrastructure by improving school facilities to support health, safety, and social distancing measures. The plan also emphasizes addressing learning loss through programs like TN ALL Corps and maintaining robust engagement with diverse community stakeholders.
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