Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Darlington County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Darlington
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,793
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4501860
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
18
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,617.41
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
66 / 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.
These purchasing programs appear in Darlington County School District's records. Starbridge can help check which contracts cover your product.
Procurement Difficulty Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Darlington County School District
The board meeting included several key agenda items such as student recognitions for academic and attendance achievements, and recognition of board members through the Boardmanship Institute. Financial reporting for the month of September was reviewed, noting no emergency procurements and the successful referendum vote. The board approved the issuance of construction contracts for a CM at risk project and passed various policy updates. Additionally, the board approved one-time Christmas bonuses for eligible full-time and part-time employees, along with performance-based recognition bonuses for principals. Finally, bond counsel presented resolutions to certify the results of the recent $250 million bond referendum and authorize the issuance of the bonds.
The Board held a worksession featuring updates on two key educational programs. The esports program presentation detailed its growth, academic standards, tournament accomplishments, and the development of a college recruitment pipeline. Additionally, the Board received a presentation on the International Baccalaureate program at Hartsville High School, which covered the requirements for obtaining an IB diploma, curriculum offerings, and potential strategies for rebranding and marketing the program to a wider student body.
The board meeting featured the presentation of the Champions for Public Education Award to Darlington Raceway by the South Carolina School Board Association. Recognition was provided to various schools for achieving top attendance honors for the first quarter. Additionally, the board celebrated schools that received good or excellent ratings on the South Carolina Report Cards, with specific commendations for North Hartsville, Mayo High School, and Carolina Elementary regarding their growth and state rankings. The board also reviewed the monthly budget report, discussed the findings and corrective actions from a procurement audit covering 2019 through 2023, and reviewed internal control procedures for procurement cards.
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