Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for School District of Indian River County.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Vero Beach
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
16,621
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1200930
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
28
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,963.41
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
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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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from School District of Indian River County
The workshop focused on the second phase of the district's operational innovation project. Key discussion topics included the quarterly safe schools report regarding school inspections and compliance, the proposed relocation of Wabaso School to the Glendale campus to allow for expanded facilities and services, and the co-location of Sebastian Elementary School with Sebastian River Middle School to establish a connected arts pathway. The board also reviewed construction and renovation timelines, grant opportunities for special needs facility upgrades, and the anticipated financial savings associated with school consolidation.
The board conducted a workshop to discuss several items ahead of a future business meeting. Key topics included a timeline for hiring a new superintendent, the review of School Resource Officer (SRO) agreements for a three-year contract with the sheriff's office and one-year contracts with the cities of Vero Beach and Sebastian, and a review of the Ignite 2027 district strategic plan. The board also discussed various innovations implemented at local schools, such as esports labs and media center renovations, and debated the inclusion of the Indian River Education Fund's targets within the district's strategic plan, specifically regarding fiscal resource alignment and measurable outcomes.
The workgroup discussed the ongoing mediation scheduling for KPI 2.8. A significant portion of the meeting focused on evaluating the district's data regarding non-discriminatory access to busing for extracurricular activities (KPI 8.10). Participants identified substantial inconsistencies and missing information in the provided reports, noting that data sets were incomplete and often fluid. The group agreed on the necessity for standardized data collection, auditing, and more consistent reporting moving forward. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding district-funded transportation for external organizations like the Boys and Girls Club.
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