Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Norris School District 160.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Firth
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,343
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3100088
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Titans
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
292.81
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Norris School District 160
The board meeting included updates on school activities, student performance, and operational procedures across elementary, intermediate, and high school levels. Key discussion topics included student updates on various fall sports and activities, an overview of the elementary and intermediate school curricula with a focus on science and reading programs, and a review of building improvement goals. The board also discussed student council initiatives, including food drives and community engagement efforts, and reviewed staffing and enrollment updates. Professional development initiatives for teachers and safety procedures were also highlighted.
The meeting encompassed public budget and tax request hearings, focusing on community concerns regarding rising property tax burdens and the district's long-term fiscal sustainability. Discussion topics included the impact of student population trends on staffing and spending, opposition to the proposed tax levy increase, and the need for greater financial transparency and cost-cutting measures. The board and administration addressed the loss of state aid, provided an overview of the budget, and discussed the prioritization of building maintenance projects.
The board held a budget workshop to review preliminary financial projections for the 2026-2027 school year. Key discussion topics included the impact of state aid losses on district finances, property tax levy considerations, valuation increases, and budgetary allocations for staff salaries and benefits. The workshop served as an informational session to help the board prepare for upcoming tax request and budget hearings, emphasizing that no formal decision-making was conducted during this meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Norris School District 160 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 Norris School District 160.
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