Project consists of rtu replacements and related joist reinforcements. Roof patching & repair, rtu replacements. Gas/condensate pipe replacement. Fire alarm system replacement. Pa system replacement, renovations include: sidewalk replacement, new monument sign w/ digital display & metal logo plaque, security film, ground level storefronts.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Desoto
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,708
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4816860
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
11
Mascot
School mascot.
Eagles
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
743.11
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
32 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source; otherwise, don’t pursue; redirect to a cooperative path.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard, TIPS, OMNIA, and Texas DIR; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Desoto Independent School District, TX has little to no history using sole source and relies on competitive/cooperative paths. Sole source is a low-probability, high-friction option for new vendors. Practical note: use cooperative contracts instead of attempting a sole source.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing; this is the primary path. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Desoto Independent School District
DeSoto ISD Action Plan 2024-2025
Date: Dec 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the DeSoto ISD Administration's Action Plan for the 2024-2025 academic year, focusing on key strategic objectives across academics, finance, and talent management. The plan aims to establish an effective curriculum management system and high-quality instruction to improve student learning and achievement, ensure financial stability through unmodified audit opinions and an 'A' FIRST rating, and optimize human capital by recruiting, retaining, and identifying highly qualified personnel for all positions.
DeSoto ISD Administration Action Plan 2024-2025
Date: Aug 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
This Administration Action Plan for DeSoto ISD outlines strategic objectives across Academics, Finance, and Talent Management for the 2024-2025 timeframe. Key academic goals include establishing effective curriculum management, enhancing instructional quality, improving student learning outcomes through observations, professional development, data analysis, and intervention programs. Financial objectives aim for an unmodified audit opinion, an "A" FIRST rating, and balanced budgets via robust financial oversight and internal controls. Talent Management focuses on recruiting and retaining highly qualified personnel by streamlining hiring processes, providing extensive support and training, and fostering strategic partnerships.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Desoto Independent School District.
Gloria CastilloAdministrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools
Desoto Independent School District School Board Board Training Meeting
Date: Oct 26, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The board and administration engaged in a training session facilitated by a governance coach to review board goals and progress measures. The discussion focused on analyzing goals related to college readiness, student achievement in reading and math, and student growth targets across different grade levels, specifically considering the impact of the pandemic. No discussions were held regarding subpopulation achievement gap closure targets or board constraints.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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