The North Star School District is soliciting sealed bids for two (2) 10-Passenger Vans. Bids must be received by Kimberly Russian, Business Manager, at 1200 Morris Ave., Boswell, PA 15531, by 11:00 am on Friday, October 2, 2026, and must be marked “Two - 10 Passenger Vans Bid.” No late, electronic, or faxed bids will be accepted; bid-package requests may be made by email to krussian@nscougars.com or by phone at 814-629-5631.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Boswell
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
998
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4210115
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
3
Mascot
School mascot.
Cougar
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
215.65
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Effective: Sep 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a professional learning enrollment agreement for paraprofessionals, specifying a cost of $50 per participant across nine cohorts for 20 hours of online, asynchronous training. The agreement outlines responsibilities for a district liaison and states that participating districts will be billed in December 2024. The agreement was accepted on July 24, 2024.
PowerSchool Group LLC at North Star School District
Effective: Jan 5, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a purchase order (ART52604) issued by North Star School District to PowerSchool Group LLC, referencing Quote # Q-219691-2. It covers an onsite workshop for PowerSchool SIS Training/Certification for a period from January 5, 2026, to January 4, 2027, with a total cost of USD 12,000.00.
IU8 at North Star School District
Effective: Aug 11, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement outlines a proposal from IU8 for professional learning services for paraprofessionals at a cost of $50 per participant. Districts can enroll paraprofessionals in up to 10 cohorts, each offering 20 hours of online, asynchronous learning. The document specifies the role of a district liaison and includes terms regarding data review and issue resolution. The agreement, dated 8/11/25, stipulates that participating districts will be billed in full during December 2025.
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 at North Star School District
Effective: Mar 9, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an Agreement for Services between North Star School District (NSSD) and Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (AIU8) for professional development. AIU8 will provide 4 hours of Structured Literacy training for Prek-3rd Grade Teachers on March 9, 2026, at the North Star School District. The total cost for this service is $450.00, with payment due upon completion. The agreement was signed by both parties on February 26, 2026.
IU8 at North Star School District
Effective: Dec 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This proposal outlines the enrollment of paraprofessionals in professional learning cohorts provided by IU8, at a cost of $50 per participant. Participating school districts will be billed in full during December 2023. The agreement requires the district to provide a liaison for coordination and data discussion. The proposal was accepted by Melissa Garman on August 7, 2023.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from North Star School District
North Star School District Board of School Directors Regular Board Meeting
Date: Jun 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of School Directors addressed various operational and educational matters, including the permanent closure of the middle school, approval of the 2026-2027 district budget and tax rate, and various policy adoptions. The meeting also covered the approval of extracurricular activities and coaching assignments, health insurance rate renewals, worker's compensation packages, and various staff hiring and resignation actions. The Board authorized the implementation of a certified therapy dog for the upcoming school year, approved construction change orders, and reviewed various grant submissions and financial account management.
NS School Board School Board Meeting
Date: Apr 14, 2016Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting agenda included discussions on district summer work hours, a presentation regarding a STEM program, a report from the PSBA including upcoming conferences and delegate assembly information, and school scheduling updates such as graduation dates and concert performances. Significant focus was placed on the progress of an ongoing construction project, including completion schedules and an environmental compliance concern regarding sediment runoff. Additionally, the board discussed potential flooring upgrades to ensure a cohesive aesthetic for the new school areas.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to North Star School District.
The board meeting included the approval of an operational consent agenda and an extracurricular consent agenda, which featured coach resignations and the appointment of volunteer coaches and advisors. The board received updates on the ongoing construction project, including current progress on the classroom wing and the gym, and discussed the timeline for substantial completion. Additional discussions focused on utility management, specifically strategies for electricity and propane procurement for school facilities, and interest in the potential sale or reuse of the middle school building.
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