Seeks a qualified firm to provide professional architectural and engineering services, including construction administration, for future school building additions and renovations.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Dyer
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,828
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4701400
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
9
Mascot
School mascot.
Pioneers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
508.88
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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:Don’t pursue; the district adheres to competitive processes.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Gibson County Special School District, TN shows no evidence of sole-source awards and adheres to competitive processes. Practical note: Redirect efforts away from sole source; instead leverage cooperative purchasing or prepare a competitive bid for a formal RFP. No sole-source dollar thresholds or documentation requirements were identified.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing (e.g., participation with Sourcewell and BuyBoard).
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Gibson County Special School District
Gibson County Special School District TISA Accountability Report 2023-2030
Date: Sep 29, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This TISA Accountability Report for Gibson County Special School District outlines strategic goals focused on improving student academic proficiency. Key objectives include achieving 70% proficiency in 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) by 2030, 64.8% proficiency in 6th-grade Math by the 2027-2028 school year, and 42.1% proficiency in 3rd-5th grade ELA for the super subgroup by the 2027-2028 school year. The report details strategies such as providing tutoring and intervention services, utilizing assessment platforms for progress monitoring, offering professional development for teachers, and ensuring dedicated instructional time and resources to achieve these targets.
Gibson County Special School District Board Board Meeting Schedule
Date: Jul 11, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The document outlines the 2024-2025 board meeting schedule, including recurring agenda items such as staff and student recognition, policy revisions across various operational and educational domains, director evaluations, budget approvals, and reviews of state and federal legislative updates. Other significant topics include school facility planning, athletic policy, technology and school board orientation, and discussions regarding upcoming conferences and professional development for board members.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Gibson County Special School District.
Amy SantanielloAccountant: General Purpose, Food Services, After School, Fixed Asset Accounting
Gibson County Special School District Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
The strategic plan for the Gibson County Special School District aims to prepare every student for life, education, and career through world-class educational and extra-curricular experiences. It is guided by core values prioritizing student needs, success, safety, rigorous instruction, community partnership, and transparent communication. The plan focuses on three strategic goals: improving English-Language Arts proficiency with a focus on foundational and fluency skills, fostering continuous professional growth for district and school leaders to impact student achievement, and ensuring equity by providing rigorous, high-quality instruction to all students.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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