Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Kilgore Independent School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Kilgore
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,660
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4825620
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Bulldogs
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
562.48
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Kilgore Independent School District
The board received construction updates regarding the new high school and Chandler Elementary, alongside general facility, campus, and department overviews. Key actions included the approval of an increase in the district's contribution for employee health insurance, the adoption of the teacher salary scale for the upcoming school year, and updates to the school board's operating procedures. Furthermore, the board approved a TEA waiver for professional development, reviewed student enrollment and attendance data, and discussed energy efficiency projects for the new high school facility.
The board meeting featured special presentations honoring top graduates, SkillsUSA state champions, and teachers of the year. Reports covered construction progress for the new high school and Chandler Elementary, district facility overviews, student enrollment and attendance data, and a school board continuing education credit report. Key business items included the review of the 2026-2027 school board operating procedures, an overview of the KISD and UT Tyler higher education partnership, and the approval of library material purchases for Kilgore Primary School.
The board conducted a tour of the new High School construction site followed by a workshop session. Key discussion topics included the second reading of the school board operating procedures and a workshop on financial and operational planning. The workshop covered the Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and potential bond recommendations. Furthermore, the board reviewed projected revenues and operational budgets for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as preliminary compensation plans, teacher salary scale adjustments, staff insurance benefits, and anticipated budgetary increases for the 2026-2027 school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Kilgore Independent School District 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 Kilgore Independent School District.
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