Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for North Branch Area Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
North Branch
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,704
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2723820
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Viktor the Viking
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
314.76
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
24 / 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 North Branch Area Public Schools
The committee reviewed several district policies regarding chemical use, tobacco-free environments, and DNR-DNI orders, which will proceed to the board consent agenda. Additionally, policies concerning drug-free workplaces and student medication were reviewed for an upcoming first reading. Other policies, including those related to overdose medication and transportation, were discussed, with some requiring further review or pending external input before proceeding.
The board meeting included a special recognition for the Viking Way Banner Project and a report from the Superintendent regarding endowment funding and grant awards. Discussions covered the removal and discussion of policy 525, approval of various personnel changes including retirements, resignations, and leaves, and administrative updates to several policies. A public hearing was held regarding student fees for the upcoming school year. The board also approved budget revisions for the current year, the adoption of the budget for the next year, the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan, various resolutions concerning district operations, population estimates, and candidate filing, as well as the renewal of the Minnesota School Boards Association membership and requests to bid for garbage services and fuel.
The meeting featured a comprehensive report from the Superintendent covering career readiness initiatives, student belonging programs, and community engagement efforts. The board reviewed and approved various consent items, including financial payments, personnel actions such as staff resignations and new hires, teacher tenure approvals, and updates to several policies. Business items addressed included the second reading of a bullying prohibition policy, approval of a lease and premise use agreement, the setting of a public hearing for student fees, and approval of the superintendent's contract. Additionally, the board held a first reading of a Title IX policy, reviewed fundraising reports, and heard committee updates.
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Track North Branch Area Public Schools meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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