Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for DeKalb County Central United School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Waterloo
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,537
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1801590
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Barons
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
440.86
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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 Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from DeKalb County Central United School District
The board meeting included presentations from Waterloo Elementary regarding their 'Talker Tuesday' initiative, which highlights different modes of communication for students, and 'Game Days,' a program fostering mentorship and relationships between high school athletes and younger students. The meeting also featured the 'Wildcat Word Wall,' an interactive literacy tool. Additionally, the board approved the consent agenda, reviewed various donations to district programs including robotics and food service, and discussed the launch of the 'DAB Central Ambassadors' program designed to build stronger community relationships and understanding of district operations.
The board received a safety presentation and approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, financial reports, and claims. Key business included the approval of school safety specialists, a district safety and intervention plan, and an MOU with Brightpoint Head Start. Additionally, the board approved appointments for high ability programs, an MOU with Goodwill Industries, applications for state and federal grants, student supplemental fees, and an RxProtect client agreement. Discussion also covered district construction updates and recognition for community support of golf outings.
The board meeting covered several key topics. Presentations were held to recognize a student's Eagle Scout project, specifically the installation of a flagpole, and to review the success and community impact of the district's summer food service program. The board also analyzed academic performance data, highlighting successful third-grade reading test results. Additionally, the meeting addressed various donations made to district athletic and support programs and approved an addendum to the School Resource Officer agreement, which included a salary increase for the officers.
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Track DeKalb County Central United School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to DeKalb County Central United School District.
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