Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Rutherford County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Forest City
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
7,394
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3704080
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
16
Mascot
School mascot.
Teddy
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,108.71
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
57 / 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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This document is a renewal quote (Quote # 3158325) from Renaissance to Rutherford County School District for educational software and services, including Lalilo, Accelerated Reader, and Freckle, along with platform, data integration, and professional services. The term of service is July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for a grand total of USD $79,191.35. The quote details services for various elementary schools within the district and includes a justification for vendor selection.
This Sales Contract, identified as #1553237-1 and dated January 13, 2026, formalizes the agreement between IXL Learning and Rutherfordton Elementary School for the provision of 'IXL Foundations II' at a total cost of $695.00. The service includes a pilot extension until May 30, 2026. An invoice is dated January 27, 2026, with payment due within 60 days. The contract details terms regarding pricing, payment, licensing, and standard legal provisions, becoming binding upon acceptance on January 14, 2026.
This document outlines the renewal of an IXL site license for Ellenboro Elementary for K-5 students (100 students) for Math and ELA subjects, including a universal screener. The contract, identified by #188094, is effective from March 29, 2024, to March 29, 2027, with a total cost of $4,845.00, payable in three annual installments.
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Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
Competitor contract data and source files
Budget and spend signals to prioritize accounts
Board meetings and strategic plans from Rutherford County School District
The Board meeting included the recognition of the North Carolina Beginning Teacher of the Year. Key business items addressed included the approval of the initial budget resolution for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the authorization to continue with Pierce Group Benefits as the group benefits provider, and the initial review of various policy updates. Additionally, the Board approved a resolution reaffirming support for the Rutherford County School Zone Protective Ordinance. The Superintendent also provided an update on recent school accountability results, highlighting improvements in student performance and academic growth across district schools.
The board conducted a work session discussing the Statewide Facility Needs Survey and the School Zone Protective Ordinance. Key actions included the approval of the final fiscal year budget amendment, authorization of the Statewide Facility Needs Survey submission, and the adoption of a resolution to name mentoring centers after Janice Suber McNair. Additionally, the board approved contract revisions for a prekindergarten facility project, an HVAC and generator replacement contract, and the selection of an architectural firm for a facilities feasibility analysis. The meeting also featured local advisory council appointments and updates on the summer feeding program and school year preparations.
Public-sector contacts connected to Rutherford County School District.
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The Board meeting covered a variety of business and financial items. Key discussions included the approval of consent agenda items such as human resources reports, various program budgets, and service contracts. The Chief Financial Officer presented the tenth FY 2025-2026 budget amendment, an expenditure report for the fiscal year, a resolution for final budget amendments, and the FY 2026-2027 Interim Budget Resolution. The Chief Operating Officer presented an amendment to the food service contract, a utilities easement for an athletic training facility, a vendor recommendation for HVAC replacement at a middle school, a resolution for the reconveyance of school properties, and a resolution regarding the disposition of surplus real property.
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Track Rutherford 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
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
