Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Sumter County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bushnell
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
10,013
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1201800
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
14
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,419.1
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
71 / 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
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Sumter County School District
The board approved a variety of agreements, including contracts with SWFWMD, Flocabulary, the College of Central Florida, the Northeast Florida Educational Consortium, Saint Leo University, and Zoho. Facilities-related items were approved, specifically for the WMH CTE alterations and new cafeteria sitework. The board also authorized a financial insurance item, curriculum promotions, and various grants including Title II and Title IV funding. Additionally, approvals were granted for overnight travel, an assessment calendar, and various personnel actions.
The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, including public hearings for the adoption of the final millage rate and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board approved the student progression plan, multiple contracts and agreements with various educational entities and vendors (including FDOE VPK, Turnitin, dual enrollment articulation, and construction technology agreements), and reviewed the student activities fund audit. Additionally, the board approved an annual financial report, budget amendments, and personnel memorandums of understanding. Administrative actions included approving the naming proposal for the stadium and addressing various reports from the superintendent, the education association, and staff.
The board meeting involved the approval of numerous contracts and agreements, including professional services, academic partnerships, and facility feasibility analyses. Financial actions included the authorization of a Tax Anticipation Master Note and an increase in adult meal prices for the upcoming school year. The board also addressed curriculum and instructional matters, such as work-based learning approvals, student progression plan amendments, and authorization of overnight travel for student groups. Additionally, the board approved several grant applications, the school health services plan, an educational equity update, and revisions to the administrative organizational chart and professional learning systems.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Sumter 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 Sumter County School District.
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