Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Rice Lake Area School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Rice Lake
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,096
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5512810
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Warrior
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
341.03
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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 Rice Lake Area School District
The board meeting primarily focused on the potential closure of Hogan Elementary School and the development of a long-term plan. Community members and parents presented a five-year strategy, arguing for maintaining the school to ensure stability for local families and economic health for the village. Discussion topics included the accuracy of financial savings estimates associated with the potential closure, the impact of busing changes, the importance of maintaining local school identity, and the potential for leveraging school land for future housing development. Concerns were raised regarding the district's communication with staff and the community, as well as the need for data-driven decision-making.
The Board approved the establishment of a middle school book club and a photography club. The Finance Committee provided updates on clinic rates, facility use agreements, OPEB investment reviews, and enrollment projections showing a downward trend. Several policies regarding instructional programs, assistive technology, and security cameras on school buses were reviewed and approved. Additionally, the Calendar Committee presented status updates on future school years, and the Warrior Connections Committee discussed the potential adoption of a therapy dog program.
The board meeting featured a legislative session with two candidates discussing their priorities, which included rural revitalization, public education funding, healthcare accessibility, and housing. Discussions centered on challenges in attracting healthcare professionals to rural areas, the importance of retaining OB services, and the need for cooperative efforts between private and public sectors to sustain essential community services. Additionally, the candidates addressed concerns regarding declining school enrollment and the broader impact of economic and infrastructure issues on the community.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Rice Lake Area 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 Rice Lake Area School District.
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