Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Decatur Public Schools District 61.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Decatur
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
7,840
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1711850
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
16
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
654.5
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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.
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
This document outlines two separate agreements between Decatur Public School District #61 and Edmentum. The first agreement, covered by Purchase Order No. 10230174 and Order Form Q-442738, is a three-year renewal (2022-2025) for Apex Learning Tutorials, Courses, and professional services, totaling $295,506.00. The second agreement, covered by Purchase Order No. 10255243 and Order Form Q-695414, is a one-year purchase (2025-2026) for Apex Learning Courses, Courseware, and customer success services, totaling $78,420.00. Both agreements are for educational software and related services.
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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 Decatur Public Schools District 61
The Board received an update on the Prep Academy program, which currently includes four student cohorts totaling approximately 175 students. Key metrics presented included the anticipated graduation of 26 seniors in May 2025, who are on track to earn associate degrees from Richland Community College. The report highlighted the program's success in saving families approximately $23,000 in college costs and noted strong academic performance within the senior cohort. Students provided testimonials regarding their personal and academic growth, emphasizing the benefits of the program and sharing advice on time management and stress reduction for future cohorts.
The board conducted a public hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget, reviewing revenue and expenditure projections, including minor adjustments and structural deficits. Discussions included strategies for long-term financial stability, technology maintenance costs related to student devices, and district-wide expenditure reviews. Additionally, the board held a closed executive session regarding student disciplinary matters and reviewed reports on the district's youth wrestling program and sports transportation challenges.
Public-sector contacts connected to Decatur Public Schools District 61.
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The board discussed several items, including a union representative's concerns regarding contract negotiations, rising health care and property tax costs, and staffing challenges. A board member proposed the idea of placing the Ten Commandments in schools, leading to a discussion on the potential legal implications and the importance of focusing on core educational duties. Administration provided a progress update on the Roadmap 2030 strategic plan, specifically detailing phase four facility planning, the establishment of a stakeholder committee, and future community engagement forums.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Decatur Public Schools District 61 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
