Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Wakefield Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Wakefield
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,382
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2511910
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Warriors
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
516.95
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 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
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Wakefield Public Schools
The committee meeting addressed several financial and operational topics, including the impact of changing student demographics on the budget, increased costs related to special education and transportation, and the allocation of revolving funds. There was a discussion about the rise in the number of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch and its effect on district services. Additionally, updates were provided regarding the high school's transition to a new student schedule designed for the new building, school safety protocols, upcoming professional development, and the introduction of new faculty members across various departments.
The Committee discussed the acceptance of a financial donation for a memorial bench at Galvin High School. The Superintendent provided updates regarding staff development, construction progress, and the orientation of new teachers ahead of the new school year. Additionally, the Committee reviewed and adopted school handbooks for all levels for the upcoming academic year, with specific deliberations focused on aligning attendance policies and addressing absenteeism.
The meeting covered the successful start of the 2026-2027 school year and an update on the new preschool classroom established at Greenwood school. The committee reviewed the professional development plan, noting the ongoing ELA curriculum pilot and collaborative staff processes. Several policies were addressed, including those regarding the administration of medication, school choice, and new state guidelines concerning the Protect Act and excessive heat, with some items formally accepted and others deferred for further deliberation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Wakefield Public Schools meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Wakefield Public Schools.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
