Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Blackford County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Hartford City
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,412
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1800570
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
3
Mascot
School mascot.
Bruins
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
269
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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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Board meetings and strategic plans from Blackford County School District
The meeting included a progress update on a construction project, specifically detailing that the roofing work is approximately 90% complete and the asphalt has been demoed for the parking lot. The project team also discussed the progress on interior work, such as ductwork and concrete slab floors, and noted that two new boilers are being readied for the winter season. Additionally, the board was informed about improvements in water management at the transportation facility, which have already mitigated existing water issues.
The board conducted a public hearing on the 2027 bus replacement plan and capital projects plan. Key agenda items included approvals for a personnel report, including retirements and coaching appointments; an appointment to the Hartford City Library board; a library renewal appointment; a memorandum of understanding with the city for emergency evacuation site planning; and the purchase of a new cafeteria dishwasher. The board also held discussions on the monthly financial report and the potential purchase of a vehicle for the school resource officer, which would be managed through an intergovernmental agreement.
The board meeting featured the recognition of a student's artistic achievements, a progress report on high school construction, and the approval of routine consent agenda items including claims and fund transfers. The board approved adjustments to preschool tuition fees to offset state voucher funding reductions, authorized cooperative food purchasing contracts, updated the catastrophic emergency leave bank policy, and approved the implementation of Crisis Go software to improve emergency communication and safety protocols.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Blackford County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Blackford County School District.
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