Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Central School District 13J.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Independence
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,054
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4102840
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Panthers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
419
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
25 / 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 Central School District 13J
The Board of Directors meeting included a presentation on the LAMA Latino Leadership Camp, featuring student feedback on cultural identity, personal growth, and recommendations for improving the inclusivity of the school environment. The Board discussed funding and recruitment strategies for the summer program. Additionally, the meeting included a public comment session where community members and staff addressed concerns regarding staff retention, the reduction in force process, and ongoing teacher contract mediation.
The board meeting included the swearing-in of new student representatives for the 2026-2027 school year and special recognitions for the state champion baseball team and the college and career coordinator. The board received staff reports on safety, security, and state-required integrated plans. Policy discussions were held regarding artificial intelligence and class ranking guidelines. Public comment addressed concerns about the school calendar, requests for curriculum on student and adult boundaries, and the potential impact of district proposals on the classified staff health insurance pool.
This document reflects on the Central School District 13J Strategic Plan, detailing progress and challenges related to its outcomes and strategies. Key focus areas include attendance, 3rd-grade language arts proficiency, and 9th-grade on-track metrics. The report highlights gains in these areas while identifying significant barriers such as the presence of federal authorities, illnesses, school threats, and financial pressures from rising special education costs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Central School District 13J meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Central School District 13J.
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