Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for South Colonie Central School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Albany
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,066
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3627210
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
8
Mascot
School mascot.
Wolfpack
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
822.8
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
51 / 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 South Colonie Central School District
The board adopted the district's Code of Conduct and the District-Wide School Safety Plan. It approved several agreements, including special education services, rental of university facilities, and intermunicipal agreements with nearby school districts for technology and transportation support. The board also accepted proposals for capital project surveys, authorized various bid awards for HVAC, lumber, and transportation, approved the 2026-2027 school tax rates, and adopted a professional development plan. Additionally, the board approved a sole source procurement for specialized training curriculum and equipment.
The board received updates from the Superintendent on summer programming and construction projects. Key actions included the approval of various educational service agreements with external organizations, the acceptance of proposals for architectural and engineering services for the Next Gen Capital Improvement Project, and the receipt of utility rebates. The board authorized reserve transfers for employee benefit accrued liability and workers' compensation. Additionally, the board approved numerous personnel changes, including instructional and support staff appointments, resignations, and the creation of new positions. Budget transfers and a re-appropriation of the budget were also finalized.
The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative and operational updates. Key topics included a Superintendent's report regarding the successful start of the academic year, updates from various board committees, and reports on summer projects and NYSSBA resolutions. The board approved numerous memoranda of agreement with various organizations for special education services, intermunicipal agreements for cooperative athletic programs, and the declaration of several district vehicles as surplus. Additionally, the board approved extensive personnel changes, including instructional and support staff appointments, resignations, retirements, and salary revisions, along with the establishment of various student-related programs and athletic coaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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