Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Palmdale School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Palmdale
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
17,941
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0629580
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
29
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,040
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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This Agreement for Services, identified as Contract# ICS240000152, is established between Palmdale School District and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. The contract covers the provision of educational software, including English 3D student technology subscriptions and Student Growth Measure for Reading, along with a 'Getting Started' teacher training session. The services commence on September 6, 2023, and conclude by June 30, 2024. The total payment for these services will not exceed $5,520.00.
This Agreement for Services between Palmdale School District and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt outlines the provision of Read 180 and Math 180 professional development for the 2023-2024 school year. The contract, effective from August 16, 2023, and concluding by June 24, 2024 (interpreted), specifies a total payment not to exceed $138,900.00. The services include blended coaching, in-person and live online sessions, and HMH Coaching Studio licenses for up to 20 teachers. The agreement also covers legal and operational terms such as independent contractor status, payment conditions, contractor qualifications, insurance, and compliance.
This Agreement for Services, Contract# ICS250000478, is between Palmdale School District and Zearn. Zearn will provide 'School Accounts & Curriculum Study PD' on-demand professional development subscriptions, including access to curriculum study PD for all associated staff. The agreement is effective from April 2, 2025, until June 30, 2026. The total payment by the District to Zearn for these services will not exceed $90,000.00.
This Agreement for Services, identified as Contract# ICS270000127 and EEP/LCAP/BAR 27-00313, is between Palmdale School District and McGraw Hill LLC. Effective from August 5, 2026, to June 30, 2027, it details the provision of online subscriptions for students and teachers for the 2026/2027 school year, specifically CA StudySync - 1 year digital subscription. The total payment by the District to the Contractor will not exceed $218,904.24, covering the entire scope of services outlined.
This Agreement for Services is between Palmdale School District and HMH Education Company for the provision of student digital licenses and writeable materials for English 3D. The total payment for these services is $58,900.00. The contract term is from August 19, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Palmdale School District
The board conducted various reviews of student performance, recognized staff and students, and held closed sessions regarding labor negotiations and special education settlements. Numerous consent items were approved, including facility maintenance contracts, educational service agreements, and fiscal and HR updates. The board also held a public hearing regarding statutory school facility fees. Action items included appointments to the board of directors, adoption of policy revisions, approval of collective bargaining agreement reopeners, and an administrative correction to a memorandum of understanding for foster youth transportation services.
The meeting included student performances from both Buenav Vista Elementary School and Shadow Hills Magnet Academy. Accountability progress reports were presented for both schools, covering academic data, strategic plans, and student achievement metrics. These reports highlighted upward trends in math and English Language Arts proficiency, attendance improvements, and school culture initiatives such as the Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School designation.
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The board meeting focused on organizational procedures, including the official call to order, roll call, and the approval of the meeting agenda. Key agenda items included an opportunity for public input regarding listed topics and a formal public announcement concerning the board's intended appointee to the District Personnel Commission, alongside a solicitation for interested members of the public to apply for commission vacancies.
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