Rankin County School District is accepting sealed and electronic bids for the sale of surplus Apple laptops and iPads. Bids close October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and must include bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The Rankin County Board of Education will award the sale to the highest and best bidder while reserving the right to reject any or all bids.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $75,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. If your product isn’t on Sourcewell, propose another eligible cooperative.
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Rankin County School District, MS:Limited and undocumented history of sole source awards above the $75,000 threshold. Treat sole source as high-friction. Practical tip: frame purchases under a cooperative contract to leverage pre-competed pricing and avoid complex sole source justification.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing and has leveraged Sourcewell for high-value buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Rankin County School District
Rankin County School District Plan for English Learners 2026-2027
Date: Jan 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the Rankin County School District's comprehensive plan for English Learners (EL), adhering to the Mississippi English Learner Guidelines. The plan's vision is to provide a world-class education that empowers all students, including ELs, to grow through curiosity, discovery, and learning. Key areas include the identification, assessment, and placement of ELs, ensuring appropriate and effective instruction, monitoring student progress, and facilitating meaningful communication with parents. Strategic goals encompass delivering a challenging curriculum, fostering a safe environment, maintaining fiscal integrity, utilizing technology, partnering with the community, supporting holistic student development, and retaining qualified professionals.
Rankin County School Board Proposed Plan 2022
Date: Jan 1, 2022Type: Strategic Plan
The document outlines Proposed Plan 1 for Rankin County School Board Districts for 2022. It presents population data, ideal population benchmarks, and deviation percentages for five school board districts, with a focus on ensuring the top-to-bottom variance does not exceed 10% to meet redistricting requirements.
Rankin County School District Plan For English Learners 2024-2025
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This document outlines the Rankin County School District's comprehensive plan for English Learners (ELs) for the 2024-2025 academic year, focusing on providing high-quality education and support. The plan details procedures for EL identification, assessment, placement, and monitoring, ensuring equitable access to academic content and program services. Key priorities include designing challenging curricula, fostering inclusive learning environments, and employing effective instructional strategies tailored for ELs, alongside strengthening communication with limited English proficient parents and ensuring compliance with federal mandates.
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