Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Florence Unified School District 1.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Florence
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,731
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0402920
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
16
Mascot
School mascot.
Gophers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,235.4
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Florence Unified School District 1
The board conducted a work-study session and a regular meeting. Key items included a presentation on superintendent search services by the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA), a presentation on Proposition 320 regarding instructional spending, and a report from the Budgetary Steering Committee recommending operational budget reductions and potential school consolidations. Various administrative and school-specific reports were reviewed. The board approved the selection of ASBA to conduct the superintendent search, approved several cooperative contracts and purchase agreements, and authorized personnel and financial reports. Additionally, the board approved the annual financial reports and updated parent support organizations.
The Board meeting focused on the superintendent search process, led by the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA). Key discussion topics included the search timeline, methods for attracting candidates, community engagement strategies such as surveys and forums, and the process for establishing profile criteria for candidates. The Board also reviewed the background check procedures, which involve a thorough check of an applicant's entire history, and discussed the tiered pricing structure for the search services offered by ASBA. The benefits of using a third-party consultant for the search were also addressed.
The committee meeting focused on evaluating a potential transition to a 4-day instructional week to address budget reduction goals between 5 million and 7.5 million dollars. The committee reviewed survey results from both certified and classified staff regarding the proposed schedule change, covering impacts on instructional time, staff morale, recruitment, and potential effects on compensation and benefit eligibility for hourly employees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Florence Unified School District 1 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Florence Unified School District 1.
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