Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Portland Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Portland
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,555
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2309930
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
17
Mascot
School mascot.
Bulldog
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,407.93
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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 Portland Public Schools
The board received an update from the Superintendent regarding the local budget calculation for the fiscal year 2027. Subsequently, an amendment to the School District Budget was proposed and unanimously approved to adjust the total amount sent to the City Council to $167,001,038.
The meeting included executive sessions to discuss legal counsel, contract negotiations, and personnel matters. Key agenda items featured the unanimous approval of a resolution affirming the District's commitment to equity, belonging, and supportive schools, as well as the adoption of changes to the truancy policy. Additionally, the Board conducted workshops regarding a transition proposal for Child Development Services and a transportation strategic initiative, and reviewed reports from various committees including finance, policy, curriculum, and public affairs.
The board conducted an inauguration ceremony for new members, followed by the election of the Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting included two executive sessions to meet with legal counsel and to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. Key business items involved a proposal to halt new administration hiring, which was tabled for a future meeting, and a first reading of updates to the truancy policy. Additionally, the board received reports from the Superintendent and district leadership, and held a workshop focused on organizational values.
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