Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Balsz Elementary School District 31.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Phoenix
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,936
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0401050
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
282.5
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
27 / 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 guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Balsz Elementary School District 31
The meeting included celebrations and recognitions for multiple district schools and staff members for their academic growth, community engagement, and innovation. The Superintendent provided updates on district events, policy reviews regarding student safety, legislative monitoring, and a change in legal counsel. Board members shared insights from professional development conferences and community events. The Governing Board took action on several consent items, including academic calendars, gifts and donations, service agreements, and vendor contracts. Additionally, the Board received an informational update on the STEM-focused initiatives at Brunson-Lee Academy, approved the first budget revision for the fiscal year, nominated a board member for an association honor roll award, and conducted a first reading of policy revisions concerning conflict of interest and financial accountability.
The public hearing focused on the presentation and discussion of the proposed District budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included a review of statutory budget requirements, the impact of Average Daily Membership (ADM) fluctuations on the Revenue Control Limit, and changes in the base level funding amount. Additionally, the finance manager detailed salary increase allocations, Classroom Site Fund adjustments, and the status of bond-funded expenditures for school facility improvements, instructional technology, and transportation.
The board discussed and approved several items, including a letter of intent with KinderCare Education Champions to implement preschool and before-school programming at Griffith Elementary School. The fiscal year 2026/27 budget was approved, with details on Average Daily Membership projections and bond-funded projects. The board also authorized a revised extra-duty pay schedule for tutoring to improve staff recruitment and retention, and approved a memorandum of understanding with The Reading Alliance, Inc. for the Work Ready Educators pilot program. Furthermore, the board approved expenditures for marquee replacements at multiple school sites and district-wide shade structure projects.
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Track Balsz Elementary School District 31 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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