Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ford Heights School District 169.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Ford Heights
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
462
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1710950
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
2
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
65.9
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Ford Heights School District 169
The meeting was convened as a public hearing to review the Fiscal Year Budget for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The Assistant Superintendent of Business Administration and Operations provided a detailed presentation on the budget, covering its total value and specific allocations. The board discussed the necessary documentation to be submitted to the Cook County Clerk, including the adopted budget, the Chief Fiscal Officer's estimate of revenues, and the formal resolution adopting the budget.
The Board discussed various personnel authorizations, including the hiring of a new district-wide social worker and disciplinary actions for support personnel. Key agenda items included the approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and associated resolutions, and the authorization to hire staff for the upcoming after-school tutorial program. The meeting also covered updates on monthly student enrollment, accounts payable, payroll summaries, and upcoming professional development plans. Additionally, the district highlighted the implementation of clear bookbags for students and specific monthly book selections for schools.
The Board discussed several administrative and operational updates, including the hiring of new teaching staff, resignation of a teacher, and the renewal of the bullying policy. Reports from the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Business Administration & Operations, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction were reviewed, covering topics such as accounts payable, payroll summaries, student registration status, professional development institute days, and federal and state grant updates. The meeting included a closed session to address personnel, collective bargaining, student discipline, and litigation matters. The Board also reviewed updates on the Summer Enrichment Academy and the implementation of a new clear backpack policy.
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