Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Norris School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bakersfield
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,153
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0627450
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
413.88
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
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
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Norris School District
This document outlines a foundational framework for a school district, covering its vision, philosophy, and overarching goals. It details various comprehensive plans related to nondiscrimination, equity, school/site councils, charter school operations (authorization, oversight, renewal, revocation), special education, technology (including artificial intelligence), and safety. Additionally, the framework includes accountability measures, such as school accountability report cards and intervention strategies for underperforming schools.
The board meeting agenda includes standard general functions such as the call to order and approval of the meeting agenda. A community comment section is provided for public input on agenda items. The session includes a closed session for a student expulsion hearing, followed by a return to open session to take formal action regarding the expulsion.
The board discussed reports from the Superintendent and staff, including district enrollment figures and a presentation highlighting the 25th anniversary of Bimat Elementary. Construction updates were provided regarding the new classroom wing at Norris Elementary. Public hearings were held to adopt resolutions concerning School Facilities Fees and the adjustment of alternative school facilities fees. The board approved the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators and a comprehensive series of revisions to various Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, including those related to safety, access to records, student conduct, and health education. Additionally, the board processed financial warrants, entered into multi-year agreements with Ithaca College and California State University Bakersfield, reviewed the disposal of obsolete equipment, and heard an appeal regarding an interdistrict transfer request in closed session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Norris 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 Norris School District.
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