Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Montgomery County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Christiansburg
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
9,461
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5102520
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
21
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,510.51
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
53 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Montgomery County School District
The joint meeting focused on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for both the County and the School system. Key discussion topics included the importance of sharing budget materials in advance, ensuring pay scale comparability, the development of long-term planning strategies, and the necessity for increased communication between boards. Participants also reviewed the capital plan, factors contributing to recent salary adjustments for facilities staff and bus drivers, collective bargaining fees, and concerns regarding student test scores.
The session commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and the adoption of the agenda, which included approval for electronic participation for one member. Discussions included a closed session concerning student and personnel matters, followed by a return to open session and certification. Key actions taken involved approving motions to exempt two applications from compulsory attendance due to religious exemptions and approving the personnel report. The board recognized Seniors of the Month for March 2026, recognized the Support Staff Employee of the Year, and honored state and national winners in Fine Arts, along with winners of the Southwest Virginia Governor's School Science Fair. During Public Address, concerns were raised regarding the middle school schedule proposal. The board approved several consent items and authorized the payment of bills. Major business discussions involved a report from the Superintendent, a presentation on Black History Month activities, and an extensive discussion regarding the proposal to revise the middle school schedule to potentially increase instructional time, which generated significant board input concerning start times, bus logistics, and gifted students. The board also authorized a supplemental appropriation for the School Nutrition Operating Budget, received a financial update on Christiansburg High School renovations, authorized a supplemental appropriation for facility and phone safety upgrades, and approved proposed revisions to Policy 7-3.1 regarding weapons.
The Work Session included procedural actions to amend the agenda by removing the weapons policy section pending the attorney's final response, followed by the formal adoption of the amended agenda. The session proceeded into a Closed Session to discuss student and personnel matters, which concluded with a return to open session and certification that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed. Actions in open session included failing to approve two separate motions regarding religious exemptions for compulsory attendance, and approving the Personnel Report. Key information items covered the Mission and Beliefs Statement presentation and student representative reports. During the Consent Items section, minutes from January 28, February 3, and February 10, 2026, were approved. Financial discussions included acknowledging the January 2026 Financial Summary Report, noting significant contracted speech services costs, and approving the Payment of Bills. In the Business Meeting, the Superintendent provided an update on his 90-day plan and listening sessions, and School Board Clerk Appreciation Week was recognized. An update from the Montgomery County Education Association covered collective bargaining, substitute shortages, and instructional time. The board approved a specific version of School Calendar Proposal draft number one, which modified several instructional and non-instructional dates. An update on instructional hours and remote learning was also provided. Unfinished Business included discussions on a Railroad Safety Program, updates regarding CHS expenditures, and policy on extracurricular activities during inclement days. New Business primarily focused on clarifying responsibilities between the superintendent and board committees.
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