Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for New Bedford Public School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
New Bedford
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
12,505
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2508430
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
24
Mascot
School mascot.
Whalers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,054.67
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
56 / 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 New Bedford Public School District
The committee reviewed the student representative's report on the return to full-time in-person learning, student updates, and recent academic achievements. The Superintendent provided an update on instructional support strategies, curriculum initiatives across middle schools, and chronic absenteeism data, while also presenting the fiscal year 2022 budget proposal. Additional discussions covered the Family Institute for Student Success program and partnership opportunities. Financial matters included the approval of transfer reports, the personnel report, and the ratification of the employment agreement for the Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services. The committee also held a public hearing to approve the 2021-2022 School Choice option, approved district school calendars, renewed transportation contracts, and authorized a title change for the Information Technology Manager position.
The meeting addressed the museum's performance, highlighting an annual economic impact of over $10 million on the region and revenue growth exceeding 2019 levels. Key discussions included the governance committee's nomination of new trustees and officers, updates on the museum's strong financial health and balance sheet, and the successful campaign that added to the endowment. Additionally, the leadership reviewed future plans for a capital project involving the expansion at the 11 William Street property.
The annual meeting focused on celebrating accomplishments from the past fiscal year, including a review of attendance increases and financial performance. Key topics included the presentation of an endowed fund for student learning, an update on the development of property across the street to create an exhibition center, and the review of the finance and governance committee reports. Formal business included the approval of a new class of trustees, the approval of returning trustees for a second term, the approval of the proposed slate of officers, and the adoption of amendments to the organization's bylaws. The meeting also included a memorial segment honoring departed trustees and supporters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track New Bedford Public School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to New Bedford Public School District.
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