Portland Public Schools

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Portland, MI
Country:: US

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Portland
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,993
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2629120
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Raiders
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
284.54
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
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65 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $30,512, use sole source—no evidence they use it; redirect to the formal solicitation process.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Portland Public Schools, MI shows no evidence of using sole source. The district adheres to formal competitive bidding; most significant purchases go to public bid given the Board approval threshold ($10,000) and the state competitive bid threshold ($30,512 for FY 2024-25) under district policy po6320. Practical path: register on PlanetBids and SIGMA VSS, monitor opportunities, and submit a compliant bid that highlights your unique value.
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Cooperatives
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- You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- There is no evidence that Portland Public Schools, MI uses cooperative purchasing today.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools Board of Education Board Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Education meeting covered several key actions, including the recognition of an art teacher as the Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year. Presentations included a quarterly budget update and a student council report. The Board approved the hiring of four new teachers for the 2026-2027 school year, including special education, physical education, and elementary positions. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2027 district course catalog, a bid for wireless networking equipment, and a bid for new GSRP playground equipment. Informational items regarding an upcoming Bond Committee Meeting and Board Work Session were also presented.
Finance Committee Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Finance Committee meeting involved the review of the payment of bills for August and a review of the PEA raise calculation for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Portland Public Schools Board Of Education Board Of Education Meeting
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included updates from the Superintendent regarding the Board Adhoc Bond Committee membership, progress on the Strategic Plan Development Process, and the Mental Health Advisory Board goal setting.

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Key Contacts

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Jodi DeardorffAccounting Specialist

*******@************

Derrick R. StairAssociate Superintendent of Finance and Operations

*******@************

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