Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Region 4 - Lakes Country Service Cooperative.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Fergus Falls
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
21
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2700083
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
2
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
82.83
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.
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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Board meetings and strategic plans from Region 4 - Lakes Country Service Cooperative
The meeting focused on the Fiscal Year 2027 workplan and the impact of the Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) program, highlighting improvements in student attendance, staff culture, and failure rates. Participants discussed the data-driven approach to school improvement and recent professional development training. The group selected 'The Attendance Playbook' for an upcoming book study. Additional updates included reports on organizations serving crime victims, the expansion of the Parent Support Outreach Program, and plans for potential new Family Resource Centers.
The council reviewed a financial report and discussed a first draft of a policy regarding Planning and Evaluation work group membership, which will be revisited at a future meeting. Progress monitoring reports were provided covering the Local Collaborative Time Study, the Children's Mental Health Local Advisory Committee's draft report, and school engagement efforts through the BARR program. Additionally, the council reviewed survey data regarding community leadership training and discussed the early childhood ecosystem, including a potential pilot program. A strategic priority discussion on supporting healthy growth and social-emotional development was also conducted, accompanied by partner agency updates.
The workshop focused on mapping the history and milestones of early childhood services in Otter Tail County, reviewing readiness indicators, and evaluating the current early childhood ecosystem. Participants brainstormed services across cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical domains, identifying strengths, gaps, and potential areas for collaboration. The discussion concluded with a session on the ideal future focus for the workgroup, emphasizing the need for cross-sector collaboration, enhanced support for childcare providers, and improved access to family resources.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Region 4 - Lakes Country Service Cooperative meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Region 4 - Lakes Country Service Cooperative.
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