Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for J. Sterling Morton High School District 201.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Cicero
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
7,709
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1726880
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Mustangs
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
673.65
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
75 / 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 J. Sterling Morton High School District 201
The board meetings covered extensive discussions regarding the district's severe financial crisis, including a multi-million dollar budget deficit and significant revenue shortfalls from the state. Key actions included the realignment of graduation requirements, the implementation of a new bell schedule to avoid mandatory study halls, and the declaration of an impasse in negotiations with the teacher's union. Additionally, the board approved personnel actions such as hiring, resignations, and retirements, authorized student and administrative travel, reviewed facility requests, and managed student disciplinary cases. Financial matters, including payroll approvals, bill payments, and budget revisions, were also addressed throughout these sessions.
The meeting covered various agenda items, including student disciplinary cases, personnel matters such as hiring, leaves, and resignations, and legal and collective negotiation topics during the closed session. In the open session, reports from the Superintendent and various committees were presented. Key actions taken included the approval of payroll, bills, student expulsions, and board and staff travel reimbursements. The Board also addressed contract approvals, bid requests for athletic and facility services, intergovernmental agreements, a resolution for a public hearing on the budget, and investigations into potential property purchases. Public comments touched on sanctuary policies and gender-affirming spaces.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to J. Sterling Morton High School District 201.
The Board held a special reorganization meeting to transition to the newly elected board. The session included the certification of election results and the administration of oaths to new members. Following the adjournment of the outgoing board, the new board convened to elect temporary officers, appoint permanent officers including a President, Vice-President, and Secretary, and adopt the official regular meeting schedule.
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