Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Gary Community School Corporation.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Gary
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,383
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1803870
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
11
Mascot
School mascot.
Calvin the Cougar
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
553.5
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
83 / 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
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Gary Community School Corporation
The board meeting addressed several key topics including the rescheduling of open houses due to recent storm damage and the acknowledgment of community partnerships and donations received to assist the district during recovery efforts. There was also a detailed discussion regarding the facility usage and partnership with the Gary Cougars Pop Warner football and cheer program, including clarifications on their non-profit status and insurance coverage. Public comments focused on communication protocols and support for recovery efforts.
The board meeting included updates on the Knowledge Seekers program and district-wide family engagement initiatives, specifically recognizing schools that earned family engagement certification. The discussion also covered the receipt of a Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant, the ongoing school garden initiative, and a celebratory acknowledgment of the Westside Leadership Academy graduation. The meeting featured public comments regarding financial concerns, tax levies, and hiring authority procedures, followed by the approval of several consent agenda items.
The board meeting included a 'Gary Ready' snapshots report, covering a community resource fair, the 'Real Men Read' initiative, a facelift project for parent-teacher liaison rooms, professional development and parent cafe updates, food distribution partnerships, and the provision of a prom boutique for students. Additionally, the board recognized students for their achievements in national literacy and math competitions, including specific awards from the Beable and Blue Streak programs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Gary Community School Corporation 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 Gary Community School Corporation.
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