Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Kalamazoo Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Kalamazoo
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
12,273
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2619950
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
31
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,555.15
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 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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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Kalamazoo Public Schools
The board discussed several operational and administrative items. Key topics included the approval of asbestos abatement at Northglade Montessori Magnet School, personnel changes, and a series of administrative appointments for principals and assistant principals across multiple schools. Additionally, the board approved a one-year contract extension for the Superintendent, finalized contractual agreements with the Service Employees International Union, and selected delegates for the MASB Delegate Assembly.
The board meeting agenda focused on several key operational and financial items. The board reviewed and approved purchase requests including the demolition of portable classrooms at Chime School and snow removal services for Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix High Schools. Additionally, the board addressed personnel matters, including employment changes and resignations. The meeting also featured updates on the Superintendent's evaluation process, committee reports on academic excellence and community relations, and a presentation on the PowerSchool Parent Portal for student progress monitoring.
The Board addressed several agenda items, including consent calendar approvals covering personnel matters, business reports, and financial authorizations. Key discussions and actions included the authorization of 2024 Refunding Bonds to refinance outstanding debt and the approval of various purchase recommendations. These purchases included audio-visual upgrades for Maple Street Magnet School, food service technology replacements, additional security camera servers, generator installation at Northglade Montessori, remodeling projects at Hillside and Milwood Middle Schools, installation of a catwalk at Chenery Auditorium, and infrastructure upgrades for network switches and firewalls. Additionally, the Board reviewed travel requests and acknowledged an upcoming election.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Kalamazoo Public Schools.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
