Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Grain Valley School District R-5.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Grain Valley
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,546
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2913080
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
8
Mascot
School mascot.
Eagles
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
728.2
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
82 / 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 Grain Valley School District R-5
The board conducted a tax rate hearing for the 2026 fiscal year and reviewed assessed valuation data. Discussions included the delay in the release of district report cards, the scope of the District Compliance Officer's responsibilities, and the positive reception of the district's new brand guide. The board also addressed the implementation of the Star diagnostic system for student performance tracking, the transition of district file storage from on-premises servers to Google cloud, and curriculum matters regarding student access to software suites.
The board discussed the superintendent's report, focusing on attendance metrics and strategies for reducing student lunch debt. A presentation was provided regarding major bond projects, specifically the middle school athletic complex and the reimagining of the Matthews facility. Key topics included construction timelines, facility amenities such as track and turf installations, parking and traffic management, security measures, and planned interior renovations including a new gymnasium that serves as a storm shelter and repurposing of existing spaces.
The workshop focused on an evaluation of the academic services program, including the strategic shift to the Valley Learning Collective framework and updates on dual credit opportunities, specifically regarding tuition reimbursement partnerships for teachers. The Board reviewed significant growth in Advanced Placement course participation and discussed the expansion of Project Lead The Way into elementary schools. Further topics included an overview of the gifted student program, management of federal title grants, and planning for the upcoming culture and climate survey.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Grain Valley School District R-5 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Grain Valley School District R-5.
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