Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Smyth County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Marion
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,132
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5103520
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
15
Mascot
School mascot.
MSHS Goat
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
713.44
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
46 / 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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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Smyth County School District
The board convened for a joint session with the Smyth County Board of Supervisors to receive a presentation on the Facilities Assessment and Review from ZMM Architects and Engineers, and to discuss the 1% Sales Tax Referendum presented by representatives from Davenport & Company.
The board conducted a closed session to discuss personnel matters and student records, followed by the approval of a consent agenda covering payroll, invoices, and various financial reports. Key recognitions included a media honor for responsible reporting. The Superintendent provided reports on finance, enrollment, and various grants and security updates. Action items included approval of several policy revisions, designation of October as Bullying Prevention Month, emergency procurement for a boiler replacement, and a bid for a school roof project. The board also appointed committee members, set a meeting schedule, and approved personnel changes including retirements, resignations, transfers, and new hires, as well as religious exemptions and a compulsory school attendance case.
The board convened for a regular session to address various administrative, financial, and personnel matters. Key topics included a closed session for personnel and student record discussions, approval of multiple procurement bids for items such as copy paper and fire extinguishers, and the adoption of several policy revisions. The board reviewed budget and financial reports, approved educational initiatives such as the Linwood Holton Governor's School Program and the Courtroom to Classroom Initiative, and recognized Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Additionally, the board acted on personnel changes, including resignations, transfers, and new hires, and approved a religious exemption case.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Smyth County 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 Smyth County School District.
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