Wauconda Community Unit School District 118

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Wauconda, IL
Country:: US

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Wauconda
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,186
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1741190
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Bulldogs
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
648.75
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
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Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
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68 / 100
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- Sole Source: Rarely used here—redirect requests to cooperative purchasing instead.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Wauconda Community Unit School District 118, IL rarely uses sole source. No specific sole source dollar threshold is cited. Practical note: the district prefers competitive processes; pivot early to a cooperative contract to leverage pre-competed pricing and reduce administrative burden. The district’s $10,000 board approval threshold adds friction; co-ops can help streamline approvals versus a formal bid.
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Cooperatives
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- You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- The district uses cooperative purchasing and holds memberships (e.g., Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners). Consider these programs as applicable options:
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Wauconda Community Unit School District 118

Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 Business Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed community concerns regarding kindergarten class sizes. New business included the approval of the final budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, a resolution of intent to issue working cash fund bonds, and health life safety bond amendments. Several overnight trip requests for high school athletic teams were approved. The board also conducted a closed session regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, or discipline of employees.
Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 Public Hearing Minutes
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened a public hearing focused on the presentation and review of the Final Budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 Committee Of The Whole Meeting
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed student board member communications, reviewed a three-year Capital Improvement Plan involving potential health, life, and safety projects, and examined strategies for issuing non-referendum capital improvement bonds. Additionally, budget adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year were presented, showing a projected surplus, and the board addressed compliance with salary and benefits web posting requirements. The meeting also included a report from the SEDOL Governing Board member.

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Key Contacts

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Jennifer WolfeAdministrative Assistant to the Superintendent

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David ElbaumAssistant Principal and Athletic Director

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