Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Southwest Arkansas Cooperative.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
HOPE
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0500018
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
0
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
62
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
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Southwest Arkansas Cooperative
The board discussed and approved financial and expenditure reports for June and July, the 2025 audit, updates to the personnel policy, the 2026-27 board meeting calendar, and the sale of two cooperative vehicles to McCoy Motors, LLC. The meeting included a review of the Business Continuity Plan and updates regarding TESS evaluators, CTE grants, behavioral threat assessment teams, federal waiver flexibility, and school directory maintenance. Additionally, the board reviewed hiring and resignation updates and received an update from the AAEA regarding future advocacy and legislative issues.
The board approved financial reports, selected a vendor for the paper bid, and authorized the removal of items from the fixed assets list. An election was held for the upcoming board secretary position. Presentations included an overview of the Love Notes program, a review of ArPEP data, and updates regarding administrator mentoring, TESS credentialing, and required suicide awareness training. The board discussed administrative matters, including school district resolutions, procurement of a cooperative vehicle, and consortium agreements. Guest speakers provided information on electric school bus grants, wearable panic button badges for staff, and upgrades to educational materials. Finally, the board approved several personnel hires, including a facilitator for the Little Rock ArPEP site.
The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes reviews of financial and expenditure reports. New business items consist of the approval of the annual report for the 2025-2026 period, authorization of contract amendments, a presentation on dyslexia, and various director updates including vehicle purchase, AEPA, and state and federal program information. Additionally, the session will address personnel matters.
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Track Southwest Arkansas Cooperative meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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