Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Houston Independent School District 294.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Houston
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,934
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2714280
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Hurricanes
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
215.21
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell 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.
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 Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Houston Independent School District 294
The board meeting included the approval of consent items with a discussion regarding the marching band director's role and future activities. Several staff members received 'Hurricane Hero' awards for their contributions to the district, including support during testing, transportation stability, and teaching assistance. Student representatives provided updates on the seventh-grade first day, homecoming activities with a 'space' theme, and suicide awareness initiatives by the Hope Squad. The board also discussed the purchase of a new grounds tractor, evaluating trade-in options, extended warranty coverage, and the necessity of purchasing a field grader attachment.
The board discussed equipment needs, specifically repairs to a John Deere mower and a Toolcat used for snow removal. There was a debate regarding whether to repair the current equipment or purchase a new tractor to avoid ongoing maintenance issues and grass damage during snow removal. The board also reviewed updates and minor corrections needed for the elementary and high school handbooks, including policy links and formatting adjustments.
The board meeting covered several administrative and academic topics. Key discussions included the approval of consent items, with a question raised regarding painting contracts for the high school. The board recognized several staff members as Hurricane Heroes for their contributions, specifically for the development of an alternative transition pathway for students. Additionally, the meeting included the introduction of the new Agriculture Education teacher and FFA advisor, updates on student enrollment numbers, and an overview of back-to-school onboarding and orientation meetings for elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Houston Independent School District 294 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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