Macon County School District
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Macon County School District.
- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Franklin, NC
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Macon County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Franklin
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,469
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3702760
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
12
Mascot
School mascot.
Panther
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
639.96
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
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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 Macon County School District
The board meeting agenda covered a variety of topics, including student recognitions and programs such as the annual art exhibition and career technical student organizations. Discussion items included multiple overnight and out-of-district field trip requests, school fundraising initiatives, and various policy and curriculum updates. Facility management reports were presented regarding building and grounds, including custodial bids and specific updates on several school projects. The agenda also addressed business and finance, legislative updates, a schedule for a future budget work session, and a closed session to discuss personnel and student matters, concluding with a personnel report.
The board discussed COVID-19 quarantine procedures and implemented a mandate for face coverings within school facilities and transportation. Other business included approvals for overnight and out-of-district field trips, various school fundraising requests, and student/parent handbooks. The board authorized expenditures for furniture at Macon Middle School, carpet for the central office, and wrestling mats for Franklin High School, and initiated the bidding process for a geothermal project. Additional actions involved approving fund redistributions for Franklin High School and Macon Middle School, setting substitute pay rates, and entering an executive session to address personnel and student matters, resulting in the approval of a comprehensive personnel report.
The meeting agenda includes a variety of school-related topics, such as spotlighting people and programs with presentations on an art show and an after-school club. Informational items feature several overnight and out-of-district student trip requests, along with various school fundraising proposals. Policy discussions cover a tobacco prevention resolution, nutrition software implementation, and a resolution opposing a charter school bill. Curriculum and instruction plans focus on a discipline data report and summer program planning. Building and grounds updates are scheduled for multiple school sites, including facility renovations and bus usage requests. Finally, the board will review a budget update and convene a closed session for personnel and legal consultations, followed by a personnel report.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Macon County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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