Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for North Little Rock School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
North Little Rock
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
7,711
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0510680
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
14
Mascot
School mascot.
Charging Wildcats
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,350.07
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from North Little Rock School District
The Board convened a special meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget approval. Key discussion topics included a deep dive into central office expenditures per student compared to state averages, with specific inquiries regarding staffing and organizational charts for the security, IT services, athletics, and instructional services departments. The Board requested more transparency and trend lines for central office spending, as well as reporting on the return on investment for Title I spending and other departmental programs. There was a consensus that future departmental presentations should incorporate financial data to link spending with academic and programmatic outcomes.
The board held a special meeting and workshop to discuss a grant award from the Arkansas Food Bank for the implementation of a school market program. Key discussion topics included the logistics of establishing on-campus pantries, funding support for refrigeration and food credits, sustainability plans for the program, and strategies for addressing food insecurity. The board also discussed the integration of this program with existing community backpack initiatives, logistics for student and family access, and transportation solutions.
The board conducted a workshop and special meeting dedicated to training on personnel policies and the Personnel Policy Committee (PPC) process. Key discussion topics included the statutory requirements for PPC duties, regulations governing PPC membership composition, and the legal implications of including board members on administrative committees under the Freedom of Information Act. Participants reviewed the authority and role of the superintendent regarding administrative appointments to these committees, established protocols for conducting annual elections, and emphasized the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date district policy manuals to avoid legal liability.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock School District.
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