Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Rochester Public Schools Independent School District 535.
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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Rochester
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
17,171
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2731800
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
47
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,256.53
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
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60 / 100
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This document is an invoice for the second and final installment of $75,000.00 from Education First Consulting, LLC to Rochester Public Schools for Strategic Planning Services, referencing Purchase Order #0712500126. The invoice covers work completed up to February 6, 2026, and payment was processed on February 26, 2026.
This Services Agreement, effective August 8, 2025, is between Education First Consulting, LLC and Rochester Public Schools. It outlines a consulting engagement for services detailed in Exhibit A, spanning from August 11, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The project is divided into five phases covering Project Launch, Information Gathering, Drafting Recommendations, Finalizing Recommendations, and Project Close-Out, focusing on Pathways and Elementary Programs. The contract has a fixed fee of $150,000, payable in two installments.
This document is Invoice #5769 for $75,000.00, issued by Education First Consulting, LLC to Rochester Public Schools for strategic planning consulting services. This amount represents the first of two installments for the overall contract. The invoice is dated August 13, 2025, and includes seller contact and payment details.
This document details a payment of $169,950.00 by Independent School District #535 (Rochester Public Schools) to Imagine Learning LLC for the renewal of Edgenuity services. The services include 'Edgenuity 6-12 Comprehensive Concurrent User' and 'Edgenuity Academic Integrity' and cover the academic period from 2024 to 2026, as per invoice number 1016130 and purchase order number 772400195.
This agreement outlines the terms for First Student, Inc. to provide alternative student transportation services to Rochester Public Schools ISD 535. The contract begins on September 5, 2024, and runs through June 30, 2025, with options for three additional one-year extensions. Compensation is based on rates specified in Exhibit A, which includes various trip elements and additional fees. The agreement details scope of services, compensation, escalation clauses, routes, schedules, record-keeping, indemnification, insurance, force majeure, school closings, safety programs, personnel requirements, vehicle standards, pupil discipline, assignment, termination, data rights, and dispute resolution. Pricing is dynamic, based on usage, mileage, and additional services, with annual rate adjustments and potential fuel surcharges.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Rochester Public Schools Independent School District 535
The board addressed various consent items, including the 2027-2028 calendar, financial resolutions, certification of bus driver competencies, and designation of authority for department website access. Discussion also encompassed transfers between operating funds, music department fees and tour plans, and human resources actions. Monitoring activities included a performance measure update on standardized testing results in reading, math, and science, while preparations were made for the strategic plan recommendation. The board also formally approved the certification of the proposed school district property tax levy payable in 2027.
The meeting focused on several key items including the recognition of National IT Professionals Day, Community Schools Facilitators Week, and Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. The Board accepted a grant for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center and approved an invoice for Good News Tour & Travel. Additionally, the Board ratified the 2026-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Rochester Education Support Professionals. Further discussions included the RPS 2030 Strategic Plan recommendation, the certification of the proposed property tax levy payable in 2027, and general human resources actions.
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The board meeting included the recognition of FCCLA National Competition winners and the introduction of a new Director of Equity and Organizational Development. Key discussions involved a back-to-school update and a review of the Dakota Language and American Sign Language programs. The board authorized several financial and administrative items, including budget adjustments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, human resources actions, a revised Google Workspace contract, and the long-term facilities maintenance plan. Additionally, the board reviewed a report on the superintendent's leadership evaluation.
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