Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for La Porte Community School Corporation.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Laporte
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,089
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1805580
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
12
Mascot
School mascot.
Slicers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
860
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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 La Porte Community School Corporation
The board received updates on district vision and planning, including a retreat review and destination district initiatives. A public hearing was held regarding upcoming teacher negotiations, and the first of two public hearings took place for a proposed 10-year capital projects plan of up to $125 million. Operational reports covered calendar adjustments due to a severe storm, professional learning community progress, food service initiatives, and a financial dashboard review showing a positive cash position. The board approved various grants, donations, and gifts, an updated school calendar, parking lot sealcoating projects, and the purchase of ten new school buses.
The board meeting featured a comprehensive data presentation from the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on student achievement metrics. Key topics included a review of advanced placement results, graduation rates, SAT scores, and I-Read performance. The discussion emphasized initiatives such as becoming a professional learning community, overhaul of teacher evaluation systems, increasing participation in advanced coursework, and targeted academic interventions. Additionally, the board reviewed district-wide proficiency data in math, science, and English Language Arts, highlighting specific successes and addressing performance gaps between schools and grade levels.
The board discussed key strategic initiatives, including the adoption of a vision to become a destination district in Northwest Indiana, with a long-term goal of becoming the highest-paying school district in the region for all roles by 2032. The administration reviewed current budget challenges, including shortfalls exacerbated by property tax law changes and utility costs. The board evaluated the financial impact of a partnership with Microsoft, noting that anticipated future revenues will bridge budget gaps, thereby eliminating the immediate need for a taxpayer-funded referendum. Additional business included a report from the student council regarding upcoming homecoming activities.
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