Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for New Castle County Vocational Technical School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Wilmington
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,812
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1001280
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
545.18
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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 New Castle County Vocational Technical School District
This strategic plan outlines the district's commitment to preparing every student with the skills, purpose, and opportunity for success in postsecondary education, career, and life. Guided by four core beliefs—Learning, Belonging, Innovation, and Systems—the plan focuses on ensuring high-quality learning experiences, fostering a strong culture of belonging, building coherent partnerships, and providing modern learning environments. It details six key strategies: Authentic Learning, Optimizing Technology, Supporting the Whole Student, Communicating Success, Enhancing Facilities and Infrastructure, and Recruiting and Retaining High Quality Teachers and Staff. The overarching goal is to ensure students are career-ready, postsecondary-ready, and future-ready.
The board discussed several items, including recognition of individuals involved in the construction of the New Hodgson Vo-Tech, updates on student teacher programs, and first-day-of-school preparations. Action items included approval of July 2026 financial reports and the first quarter 2027 Financial Position Report. The board awarded contracts for shuttle vans and approved multiple applications for Certificates of Necessity for various district projects, including Delcastle/Marshallton, Howard Athletic Field, St. Georges, and the Delaware Skills Center. Additionally, the board approved adjusted hourly rates for the Adult Education Division, authorized a tax refund for Blue Diamond Park, and reviewed personnel recommendations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track New Castle County Vocational Technical 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 New Castle County Vocational Technical School District.
The board meeting involved the election of officers and representatives for the 2026-2027 term and the establishment of a schedule for monthly meetings. The superintendent provided an update on the admin retreat, district partnerships regarding construction industry expos and internship opportunities, and the new building ribbon-cutting ceremony. The board approved financial reports, a contract for athletic supplies, and revisions to the board policy on admissions. Additionally, the board discussed options for the Certificate of Necessity, approved an opportunity waiver, ratified a paraeducator contract, and reviewed personnel recommendations.
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