Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Hartington-Newcastle Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Hartington
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
373
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3171520
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
2
Mascot
School mascot.
Wildcats
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
77.34
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Propensity to Spend
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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 Hartington-Newcastle Public Schools
The meeting commenced with the Board of Education legally convening. Key actions included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered the report on school finances and the approval of bills. The Board accepted several resignations and approved the hiring of three new personnel. Furthermore, a motion was passed to approve the sale of district property for $1,080. Significant action was taken to accept the bid from LT Companies for additional parking, totaling $236,870.90 (base bid plus Alternate 1), and to approve Software Unlimited. The voucher by warrant report detailing payments made on March 9, 2026, was also documented.
The Board convened for its regular meeting and acknowledged receipt of the published notice. Key actions included approving the consent agenda items, which covered January 2026 minutes, the report on school finances, and approval of bills. Furthermore, the Board approved the 2026 Committee Assignments, the superintendent's contract for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, and the 2026-2027 school calendar. Other significant approvals involved the ESU SPED contract for 2026-2027, acceptance of a resignation, and several capital expenditures, including the purchase of an auto scrubber, approval of a carpet bid, and authorization for a handicap lift replacement.
The board meeting addressed key administrative actions following the regular session commencement. Discussions included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered the previous month's minutes, a report on school finances, and approval of bills. Significant actions involved the re-election and confirmation of officers: Jason Dendinger as President, Ian Lange as Vice President, and Candice Climer as Secretary. The board also approved annual appointments and elections, including designating the official attendance officer, treasurer, district counsel, official depository banks, and the official newspaper. Furthermore, the board approved the land sale of a plot near the Newcastle site for $22,800 and accepted the resignation of Amber Davies. A period for closed session was held to discuss matters requiring confidentiality.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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