Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Glendale Elementary School District 40.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Glendale
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,580
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0403420
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
14
Mascot
School mascot.
A Mosaic of Minds
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,066.1
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
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
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 Glendale Elementary School District 40
The board meeting included discussions on the removal of an executive session item, the adoption of the agenda, and the approval of the consent agenda. The board also received information on revised regulations regarding vandalism reporting mechanisms. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation on Proposition 320, which proposes that school districts spend 60% of their budget on direct instruction. The board and administration discussed the financial and operational challenges this proposition would pose for the district, particularly in the context of declining enrollment, increasing special education costs, aging facilities, and potential punitive reductions to classroom site funding.
The board meeting included special recognitions for students and employees, specifically the Superintendent's Excellence in Academics List, Just Because awards, and various Kiwanis monthly honors. The governing body addressed a consent agenda containing financial vouchers, personnel reports, and surplus property disposal. A key action item was the review and approval of the 2026-2027 Expenditure Budget Revision #1, which involved discussion regarding the budgetary impact of Proposition 320. The meeting also featured updates from the Superintendent and board member reports.
The Governing Board recognized district staff and schools for their achievements in the 2026 Best of Glendale and honored employees who completed Master's degree programs. The Board approved the Consent Agenda, which encompassed payroll, personnel reports, surplus property disposal, facility use agreements, and salary schedules. Additionally, the Board received a report on the opening of the school year, appointed a representative for the Arizona School Boards Association Delegate Assembly, and established the Board's position on the upcoming political agenda.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Glendale Elementary School District 40 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Glendale Elementary School District 40.
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