Whitley County Consolidated School District
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Whitley County Consolidated School District.
- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Columbia City, IN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Whitley County Consolidated School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Columbia City
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,686
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1802280
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Eagles
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
449.05
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
61 / 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
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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 Whitley County Consolidated School District
The board conducted a public hearing for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year budget. Key segments included recognizing educator achievements and celebrating various school-wide student activities and academic successes. The board reviewed and approved consent items, including personnel and field trip requests. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a comprehensive review of 2025-2026 ILEARN data, where the board discussed student performance in English Language Arts and Math, evaluated cohort trends, and reviewed future curriculum mapping and instructional strategies.
The board conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed geo bond project aimed at financing facility improvements, including upgrades to HVAC, safety, and infrastructure. Financial representatives presented on the bond's fiscal impact, highlighting strategies to manage the debt service levy effectively. The board formally approved three resolutions concerning the project scope, preliminary bond issuance, and reimbursement of expenditures. Additionally, the meeting featured various school recognitions and celebrations, covering events at Northern Heights and Little Turtle Elementary schools, the bowling season kickoff, homecoming activities, and a career day at the middle school level.
The meeting included reports on the beginning of the school year, homecoming events, athletic programs, and career and technical education activities. Updates were provided on school-level communication strategies, parent-teacher conferences, and literacy assessments. A celebration was held for a teacher's volunteer work with the Honor Flight program, and recognition was given to the FFA organization. The board discussed the 2027 budget, including details on debt service, enrollment trends, property tax caps, and the required timeline for budget adoption.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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