Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for North Adams Community School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Decatur
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,571
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1807680
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
3
Mascot
School mascot.
Braves
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
318.42
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from North Adams Community School District
The board discussed and approved several operational and personnel items, including the retirement of a staff member, the appointment of a new girls' wrestling coach, and personnel approvals requiring background check reviews. The meeting included the renewal of a contract for outside therapy services, authorization for the district to participate in a food-to-school cooperative, and the approval of consumable fees for the 2026-2027 school year. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the district's transportation budget. The board explored strategies to manage rising costs and driver shortages, including implementing potential rental or wear-and-tear fees for outside organizations utilizing school buses and establishing a mileage radius limit for field trips.
The meeting focused on the impact of new state-level diploma requirements for the class of 2029 and beyond, alongside changes in school grading systems. Discussion centered on the need to re-evaluate how graduates are recognized, specifically regarding the valedictorian race, class rank, and the current weighted grade system. The board reviewed three potential options: maintaining the status quo, adjusting the calculation formula, or transitioning to a system based on published standards like Latin honors. Concerns were raised about unhealthy competition and the potential for existing systems to penalize students who participate in vocational or work-based learning paths.
The executive session was convened to discuss the evaluation of personnel pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b) (9).
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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