Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Cedar Rapids Community School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Cedar Rapids
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
15,224
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1906540
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
30
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,448.5
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 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
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Cedar Rapids Community School District
The board meeting included several key items such as the review and approval of the policy manual, personnel reports, and various agreements involving professional development services, special education funding transfers, and venue arrangements. Additionally, the board approved several construction-related change orders for projects at Washington High School and Jefferson High School, awarded a contract for skywalk panel replacements, and finalized membership approvals for the School Improvement Advisory Committee and Audit Committee. Administrative actions included receiving the Cedar Rapids Community School Foundation progress report, requesting modified allowable growth for LEP costs, and passing a resolution in opposition to Iowa Constitution Amendment 1.
The meeting included student and staff highlights, recognizing student accomplishments and an interim principal. Discussion topics covered public input regarding Educational Support Personnel Salary Supplement funding and concerns about hiring bonuses for new bus drivers compared to retention efforts. Board reports included updates on policy and compliance, legislative advocacy, and the Superintendent's Strategic Plan, specifically regarding reconfiguration and certified staffing. The Superintendent also provided an update on the positive impact of freshman academies on attendance and office referrals, and announced upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
The board meeting covered a wide range of items, including the approval of various financial reports such as claims, receipts, disbursements, and cash balances. Several agreements and partnerships were ratified, including the TAP Program with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, collaborations with the Children's Theatre of Cedar Rapids, the Pick a Better Snack Program, and a college navigator MOU. The board awarded contracts for multiple projects, including HVAC rebuilds at Kennedy High School and numerous change orders for construction projects at Jefferson and Washington High Schools. Administrative actions included a request for the School Budget Review Committee regarding a special education negative balance and the approval of a reconfiguration for the school bell schedule and transportation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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