Seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a Student Engagement and Activities Management Platform that supports student recognition, engagement, surveys, voting, and school activities across participating elementary, middle, and high schools. The proposed solution must provide a scalable, user-friendly platform that supports school-specific implementation, mobile access where applicable, student information system (SIS) integration, training, ongoing technical support, and annual subscription renewals for the term period of three (3) years.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $35,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, BuyBoard, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Elgin School District U-46, IL has a $35,000 competitive bidding threshold and nearly always avoids sole source above this amount. Practical note: treat sole source as a last resort; expect high friction and redirect to cooperative contracts to move faster.
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U-46 can be onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
U-46 has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., documented use of OMNIA for major facilities projects).
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Elgin School District U-46 Contracts
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CharacterStrong, LLC at Elgin School District U-46
Effective: Apr 15, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Student Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) between School District U-46 (LEA) and CharacterStrong LLC (Provider). The agreement establishes comprehensive guidelines for the protection of personally identifiable student information and other regulated data exchanged between the parties. It ensures compliance with federal laws like FERPA and COPPA, as well as specific Illinois state privacy regulations. Key aspects include data ownership, authorized access, responsibilities of both the LEA and Provider, data security measures, and procedures for data breaches and disposition. The DPA is effective from April 15, 2026, and remains in effect as long as services are provided or until terminated.
Instructure, Inc. at Elgin School District U-46
Effective: Nov 12, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Instructure Services Order Form for Elgin School District U-46, dated 2024-11-12. It covers the purchase of Mastery Connect Professional Development Virtual Session and Multi-Product Strategic Consulting services for a total of USD 4,000.00 for a 12-month period, commencing on the order date. The agreement incorporates a Data Processing Addendum and Master Terms and Conditions.
CharacterStrong at Elgin School District U-46
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is an estimate from CharacterStrong to School District U-46 for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and character development solutions, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 programs, CharacterStrong Gym resources, and virtual professional development for grades 6-8. The total estimated cost is $7,163.00, accepted by Dr. Ann C. Williams.
Unknown Seller at Elgin School District U-46
Effective: Mar 15, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Standard Student Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for Illinois (IL-NDPA v1.0a) established between a Local Education Agency (LEA) and a Provider of educational or digital services. Its primary objective is to define the obligations and duties of both parties in protecting personally identifiable student information and other regulated data, ensuring adherence to federal laws (FERPA, COPPA) and specific Illinois state privacy acts. Key provisions include the LEA's ownership of student data, the Provider's authorized use of such data, implementation of robust security measures, protocols for data breaches, procedures for data disposition, and specific Illinois state terms. The agreement details responsibilities concerning student data access, storage, and protection, and its terms take precedence over any conflicting provisions in other service agreements.
CharacterStrong at Elgin School District U-46
Effective: Aug 21, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement outlines the details for a CharacterStrong Professional CS Development Level 2 Virtual Secondary event scheduled for August 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT, for 150 staff members from School District U-46. The event focuses on middle school grade levels and includes logistics, a points of contact, and a cancellation policy.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Elgin School District U-46
U-46 Board Board Meeting
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting presentation focused on providing a progress update on Goal #3 of the district's strategic plan, which pertains to academic growth and mastery. Key topics included an overview of the state's new school designation system, detailed school performance designations under this new system, the analysis of student performance data on assessments like the ACT and IAR, and a review of student growth gaps across various demographic groups. The meeting also highlighted district improvement efforts, including curriculum alignment, instructional frameworks, and the use of I-Ready assessments to monitor progress toward graduate-on-time targets.
U-46 Board Of Education Board Meeting
Date: Nov 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the strategic plan update with a focus on academic growth and mastery. The meeting included a detailed presentation on the state's new school rating system, which evaluates schools using core and elevating indicators. Board members reviewed standardized testing results across different student subgroups and analyzed the 2026 school performance designations.
School District U-46 Local Wellness Committee Meeting Minutes
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The committee reviewed district wellness policy requirements regarding school meal nutrition standards, including updated guidelines for added sugar, sodium, and calories. Discussion points included seeking input for potential policy updates in areas such as nutrition education, classroom party food, physical activity, and community partnerships. Additionally, the committee received a progress update on a nutrition and wellness resource tool and discussed preliminary planning for a district-wide wellness fair. Community partners also shared information regarding local food assistance and support programs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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