Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for McDowell County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Welch
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,312
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5400810
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
8
Mascot
School mascot.
Golden Knight
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
383.92
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from McDowell County School District
The board addressed personnel matters, including various employment, transfers, resignations, and retirements. Approval was granted for volunteer lists and school fundraising events. A presentation was provided regarding summer facilities projects, highlighting completed repairs and ongoing maintenance. Several student trip requests were approved, alongside a significant purchase order for emergency cleaning and air monitoring services. The board also initiated the public comment period for two transportation policies and granted final approval for a policy concerning third-grade student success and retention.
The board meeting covered several critical topics, including public testimony regarding mold concerns at a high school, personnel actions including hiring and terminations, and approval of numerous volunteer lists. Financial approvals were granted for bills, budget revisions, and various school fundraiser events. Presentations were provided on a proposed food truck grant project, human resources hiring processes, and special education updates. The Board also discussed maintenance issues such as gate security and building cleaning, approved the installation of an electric bus charger, and authorized a resolution regarding special litigation against social media companies. Finally, the Board approved a range of student trip requests for upcoming athletic and extracurricular events.
The Board discussed and approved various personnel matters, including transfers, appointments, and resignations. Financial actions included the authorization of bills, budget revisions, and upcoming school fundraiser events. Presentations were delivered regarding the district's strategic planning and federal funding programs. Members engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the potential conveyance of the Kimball Elementary School property. Additionally, the Board approved placing the Third Grade Success Act policy up for comment, authorized construction contracts for storm drain and field repairs, approved a student field trip, and appointed a new Attendance Director.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track McDowell County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to McDowell County School District.
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