Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Salem City School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Salem
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,913
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3910006
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Quaker Sam
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
302.11
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 Salem City School District
The board discussed new legislative mandates, including Senate Bill 19, which concerns math remediation, intervention programs, student acceleration policies, and teacher certification requirements, as well as House Bill 96, which modifies how medical excuses are counted toward student absences. Additionally, the superintendent provided a financial overview for the previous fiscal year, and the board reviewed and approved the consent agenda, which included the authorization of blanket purchase orders for the new fiscal year.
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the potential rehiring of retired employees to achieve significant cost savings for the district. The discussion focused on specific roles, including a high school librarian, an in-school suspension teacher and CBI instructor, and an elementary school principal. Additionally, the board addressed organizational changes related to an upcoming K8 construction project, including the transition to new grade bands and the retention of key personnel to manage the ongoing building project and instructional structure.
The board meeting focused on several key items, including the introduction and approval of new staff members for the upcoming school year, such as teachers and a new elementary school principal. Financial updates were presented, covering fiscal year-end revenue and expenditures, as well as significant concerns regarding proposed state legislation that could impact district funding. The board also reviewed the progress of facility maintenance projects, approved a construction management agreement amendment, and discussed a fixed-sum operational levy scheduled for the November ballot. Additionally, the board approved supplemental behavioral support services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Salem City School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Salem City School District.
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