Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Preston School District 201.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Preston
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,311
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1600960
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Indians
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
207.69
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Preston School District 201
The board discussed and addressed several key operational and policy matters. The Superintendent provided updates regarding IRS penalty appeals, facility maintenance, and the initiation of the new school year, including staff orientation and reporting on K-3 assessment data compared to state levels. Action items included approval of dual enrollment textbooks and various policy reviews, covering topics such as employee social media use, administrative employment restrictions, student dress codes, and open enrollment procedures. An executive session was conducted to address a personnel matter, which resulted in the acceptance of a resignation. Additionally, the meeting included reviews of the financial summary and expenditures.
The Board discussed key operational items including the Superintendent's report, the Portrait of a Graduate initiative, and public feedback regarding standards-based grading. Action items included the approval of the 2026-2027 budget, school handbooks, and the ratification of a negotiated agreement. The Board also reviewed policy changes, discussed potential athletic facility sponsorships, and addressed personnel matters in executive session.
The Board of Education meetings covered a range of operational, financial, and personnel matters across several sessions. Key discussions included technology infrastructure upgrades and IT staffing, the approval of a Continuous Improvement Plan, and facility construction updates including a 10-year facility plan. Action items involved the approval of a women's wrestling program, the creation of the Preston Art and Literary Magazine club, the declaration of surplus property, and fee increases for athletics and secondary courses. Multiple policies underwent first and second readings, including updates on personnel conduct, purchasing, and student health and parental rights. Several personnel-related hearings were conducted, resulting in contract terminations and resolutions regarding employee requests.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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