Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Caldwell County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Lenoir
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
10,667
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3700580
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
25
Mascot
School mascot.
Tigers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,476.79
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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 Caldwell County School District
The meeting included several key agenda items, starting with a resolution to initiate the statutory process for the possible closure of Kings Creek School. The Board discussed school improvement plans for the 2026-2027 school year and reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 budget resolution, which covered appropriations for various funds including state public school, current expense, special grants, federal grants, capital outlay, and enterprise funds. Additionally, the Board recognized student achievements in the arts and sports, and held a public comment session.
The Board convened for a work and closed session to address various administrative and operational matters. Discussions included personnel matters and attorney-client consultations, administrative hiring recommendations, and updates regarding the Walker Stadium project. The Board reviewed financial reports, including a budget update and the approval of employee state bonuses, and received an overview of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Auxiliary services updates covered potential updates for the Bernhardt House, performance metrics for the child nutrition program, and various facility projects, including wastewater system commissioning, security improvements, and maintenance at multiple campuses. Additionally, the Board received guidance on district marketing and social media communications.
The meeting included an invocation and a pledge of allegiance. The board approved the agenda and minutes from August sessions. The Superintendent provided updates on student enrollment, bus transportation, and a successful financial audit. The meeting featured several recognitions, including a partnership with the community college, an educator's participation in a teacher leadership program, the STEM certification of an academy, and the national championship achievements of a high school JROTC color guard team and a women's softball team. The board chair was also recognized by a state school boards association.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Caldwell County School District 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 Caldwell County School District.
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