Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, and Iowa DOM/OCIO IT Master Agreements; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Johnston Community School District, IA:Sole source above $25,000 is not a viable path based on district practice; there’s no evidence of awards over this ceiling. Practical approach: do not pursue sole source for significant purchases. Instead, collaborate with department heads to embed unique, defensible requirements into an upcoming RFP to create a single-sourceable competitive bid you are positioned to win.
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The district does not actively use cooperative purchasing today, though policy permits it and a Sourcewell membership exists but appears inactive. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Johnston Community School District Contracts
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CommonLit at Johnston Community School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract details the provision of the CommonLit School Essentials PRO package to Johnston Community School District for two schools over a six-year period. The agreement commences on July 1, 2025, and concludes on June 30, 2031, with a total cost of $27,000. The package includes assessment series, premium support, integration, professional learning sessions, and access to CommonLit's digital literacy programs and curriculum.
CommonLit Inc. at Johnston Community School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines a partnership between CommonLit, Inc. and Johnston Community School District for the School Essentials PRO program from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2031. The partnership involves two main components, Professional Development Sessions and Portal ($12,000) and School Essentials PRO-, Assessment Series, Premium support, and integration ($27,000), consolidated into Invoice #INV-010458 for a total of $39,000. The invoice includes a discount of $7,200. Payment is due by July 31, 2025, with remittance details provided for CommonLit, Inc. The agreement is for the full term of partnership, with the district adhering to CommonLit's Terms of Use.
EMPIRICAL RESOLUTION, INC. (DBA QUILL.ORG) at Johnston Community School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is a sales quote from Empirical Resolution Inc. (DBA: Quill.org) to Johnston CSD - IA for Premium Professional Learning services. The quote details two types of professional development services: Training and Workshops, with a total cost of $4,365.00 after a 10% discount. The subscription period for these services is from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2031.
SEIDLITZ EDUCATION at Johnston Community School District
Effective: Aug 22, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document serves as an Open Records Request compiling information on various professional learning and development contracts, as well as curriculum material purchases. It details individual agreements with multiple vendors, including Seidlitz Education, Schirmer Consulting, Flashlight Learning, Corwin, Iowa State University, Amy Ziegenhorn, Denise Denton, Mensana Wellness Solutions, Sources of Strength, Vector Solutions, The Flippin Group, Bedford Freeman & Worth, Learning Bits Inc., Wayside Publishing, Imagine Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher, and Curriculum Associates, LLC. The request also references quotes, invoices, and administrative recommendations for curriculum adoptions, covering subjects like social studies, ELA, math, and health for various grade levels. Each listed item includes a vendor name, a brief description of services or materials, and an associated cost, with some entries specifying effective dates.
Flashlight Learning Inc at Johnston Community School District
Effective: Jan 6, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract details the purchase by Johnston Community School District from Flashlight Learning, Inc. for annual Flashlight360 student licenses and virtual professional development. The agreement, initiated with Quote Q-06183 on 1/6/2025 and formally accepted by the buyer on 1/13/2025, has a total value of $3,450.00, as confirmed by the invoice (Invoice no. 2080, dated 03/19/2025) and subsequent payment receipt (dated 3/24/2025). The services are effective from 2025-01-06 for an annual term.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Johnston Community School District
Board Of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered a range of operational and policy-related items. Key discussions included a strategic plan update, approval of an additional Building Associate FTE, and the adoption of parent-student handbooks. The board authorized a loss control grant request and confirmed the substantial completion of the Timber Ridge site renovation project. Additionally, multiple policies were approved or reviewed, covering topics such as student disruptive behavior, medication administration, instruction programs, technology and instructional materials, student counseling, and stock prescription medication supplies.
Special Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a special meeting to conduct a closed session under Section 21.5(1)(i) of the Code of Iowa. Following the closed session, the board returned to an open session and officially adjourned.
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type:
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The board meeting covered several agenda items, including reports on instructional technology, athletics, and updates to the strategic plan. First readings were conducted for various policies concerning student conduct, administration of medication, instruction programs, and technology use. Key action items approved include out-of-state travel, the Refugee School Impact Program Grant, a data sharing agreement, facility project completions, additional nursing staff, and multiple policy updates regarding employee leaves, open enrollment, and student publications.
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