Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Kentwood Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Grand Rapids
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
9,631
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2620340
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
17
Mascot
School mascot.
Freddy The Falcon
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,259.57
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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.
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This Agreement outlines the provision of transportation coordination services by HopSkipDrive, Inc. to Kentwood Public Schools for student transportation. It details service scope, compensation terms including a fixed base fare and per-mile fees, an initial term of twelve months commencing July 1, 2024, and automatic renewal provisions. The document also includes multiple Purchase Orders for transportation services for McKinney Vento students for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, each with specified blanket amounts.
See expiring contracts, renewal timing, pricing history, and competitor awards, then sync the data to your CRM.
Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
Competitor contract data and source files
Budget and spend signals to prioritize accounts
Board meetings and strategic plans from Kentwood Public Schools
The board received the superintendent's report, which included an update on cultural heritage celebrations and the annual financial audit, as well as a presentation on the Michigan Scholarship Fund. Actions taken included approval of personnel employment, the scheduling of 'Off-Site Virtual Days' for Spring testing, and the purchase of furniture and equipment for Crestwood Middle School using 2021 Bond Funds. The board also approved naming a new training facility 'Falcon Indoor Training (F.I.T.) Community Center,' authorized the September disbursement summary, passed a resolution honoring a board member, and conducted a closed session to address a student reinstatement request.
The Superintendent provided reports on school district updates, including a brief reflection on a van accident, upcoming board retreats, and insights from an international educational visit. The Board approved a contract for restorative practices services, the allocation of state pass-through funds for Teach Michigan, and the sale of a residential construction property. Additionally, the Board appointed delegates for the MASB Delegate Assembly, approved employment listings, and authorized a disbursement summary. The meeting also included a closed session regarding student reinstatements.
Public-sector contacts connected to Kentwood Public Schools.
Native sync to Salesforce and HubSpot
The board conducted a retreat featuring discussions on artificial intelligence within the district and a review of a presentation by Peter Diamondis. The session included updates on the Bond and Sinking Fund, facilities, and general financial status. Additionally, the board discussed literacy initiatives, specifically focusing on the implementation of the HMH Into Reading program.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Kentwood 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
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
