Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for North Palos School District 117.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Palos Hills
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,350
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1728890
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
469.37
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
66 / 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
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from North Palos School District 117
The board discussed and took action on several key items including the approval of new preschool hours for the 2026-27 school year, reclassification of an administrator, and the issuance of a notice to remedy to a staff member. An intergovernmental agreement for emergency mechanic services was approved. Additionally, the board awarded an asphalt bid for facilities improvements, selected a vendor for a pre-K playground, approved the 2026-27 academic calendar, and authorized the hiring of additional teaching staff. Financial approvals included placing a tentative amended budget on display and the purchase of smart sensors for Conrady Jr. High School.
The Board meeting included a public hearing and subsequent approval of the FY2026 amended budget. Several student achievements were recognized, including honors from the Math Bowl and SWiC Math competition, and schools were celebrated for achieving Model PLC status. The Board approved agreements for Ivy League Kids as a service provider, a memorandum of understanding for mid-day transportation, and several personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires. Additionally, the Board awarded a contract for the 2026 school furniture and equipment bid, passed a resolution authorizing change orders for construction projects, and approved an administrator contract for the 2026-27 school year.
The board discussed and took action on several administrative and operational items. Key actions included the cancellation of the upcoming July board meeting, approval of a School Resource Officer agreement, and approval of a substitute agreement for an assistant principal. Financial approvals included the monthly payroll and bill list. The board addressed various personnel matters, including resignations, retirements, and new hires. Infrastructure and facility projects were reviewed, with approvals granted for renovation change orders, stairlift replacement, facility improvements, and the razing of a district-owned property. Additionally, the board approved the Consolidated District Plan for the fiscal year and tabled a contract amendment for further consideration.
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