Richland School District Two is soliciting qualifications from architectural and engineering firms for design and construction-administration services for a Global and Military Welcome Center and Community Connection Hub. The project renovates approximately 5,000 square feet at 8131 Brookfield Road in Columbia, creating offices, private consultation areas, and flexible instructional spaces, with construction management at risk anticipated. The design must meet ADA and applicable South Carolina and other codes, and submissions are due through the district’s e-procurement portal by November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
Richland School District Two intends to use a sole-source contract to continue its integrated student-success solution for academic, behavioral, Life Skills, MTSS, intervention, progress-monitoring, reporting, and graduation-readiness needs. The solution also maintains continuity with graduation-readiness information available through Palmetto Pathways in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Education. The notice identifies a contract amount of $210,000 and directs requests for the sole-source justification to the district procurement manager.
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Richland School District Two Contracts
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Schoolinks, Inc. at Richland School District Two
Effective: Mar 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines a 3-year agreement between SchooLinks and Richland County School District #2 for the provision of a college and career readiness platform and related services. The agreement, effective from March 1, 2022, to February 28, 2025, includes annual subscriptions for platform and support, one-time implementation and training, and a discount, resulting in a first-year total of $43,000.00. The document also incorporates detailed terms and conditions, a data sharing agreement, and indicates a 3% annual price increase for subsequent years.
Schoolinks, Inc. at Richland School District Two
Effective: Mar 24, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a five-year contract between SchooLinks, Inc. and Richland County School District Two for a Districtwide College & Career Readiness Platform. The contract specifies annual pricing, starting from an initial period of March 24, 2025, and extends up to a maximum period ending March 23, 2030. The total contract price for the maximum period is $319,812.50. The agreement incorporates negotiated pricing for each year and an addendum detailing specific terms from the District.
YouScience at Richland School District Two
Effective: Aug 5, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Richland School District 2 is procuring YouScience's career aptitude assessment and certification services for middle and high school students via a sole source justification. The purchase is detailed in Quote 00006034, amounting to a Grand Total of $30,294.00 for site licenses. The agreement incorporates YouScience's standard Terms of Use, which have been specifically amended for Richland 02 to change the jurisdiction for dispute resolution to South Carolina.
YouScience, LLC at Richland School District Two
Effective: Aug 5, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract includes a quote for 44 YouScience Industry Recognized Certifications licenses for Richland 02, totaling $950.40, valid from August 5, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The quote is governed by a comprehensive Local Education Agency Subscription Agreement and an incorporated Data Privacy Addendum between YouScience, LLC and Richland 02, which detail terms for service provision, data handling, security, and legal obligations.
YouScience at Richland School District Two
Effective: Apr 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote from YouScience to Richland 02 for 7 units of Industry Recognized Certifications, costing $140.00 (pre-tax total). The grand total, including $11.20 in tax, is $151.20. The quote is effective from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, and references external terms and conditions for YouScience Local Education Agency Subscription Agreement and Data Privacy Addendum.
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Board Of Education Regular Board Meeting
Date: Jun 26, 2012Type: Meeting mention
The board held an executive session to discuss student expulsions, appeals, readmission requests, personnel matters, and legal and contractual issues. The agenda included a student presentation on new learning opportunities, followed by updates on facility construction and technology projects, including 1:1 computing initiatives and student information systems. The board addressed financial matters, specifically the advance refunding of bonds and proposed revisions to the general fund budget. Members also approved a new district branding initiative and discussed proposed changes to technology resource regulations regarding student device usage.
Board Special Called Board Meeting
Date: Jan 3, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The Board convened an executive session to discuss security, the superintendent's contract, and legal advice regarding an Office of Inspector General report. The Board also passed motions to amend the agenda for a future meeting and reviewed an Office of Inspector General report.
Richland School District Two Regular Board Meeting
Date: Mar 11, 2025
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The Board meeting addressed several key items including a public input session on the 2025-26 budget, an executive session regarding legal advice on property purchase, student admission requests, and personnel recommendations. The Board approved the purchase of 6.51 acres of property, accepted classified employment releases and in-district transfers, approved local board courses, and authorized a budget transfer. Additionally, the Board reviewed information on the 2026-2027 academic calendar, discussed results from the Human Resources engagement survey, and reviewed options for a upcoming legislative event.
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