Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Santa Barbara
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
12,250
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0601414
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
21
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,386.29
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
82 / 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
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This document is a quote from Renaissance to the Santa Barbara Unified School District, outlining the provision of various educational software and professional services for 19 schools. The total value of the quote, after applied discounts, is USD $184,462.99. The services include Renaissance Accelerated Reader, Freckle, Star CBM Math, Star CBM Reading, Star Early Literacy, Star Math, Star Reading, and Renaissance-U, with subscription periods primarily from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, or October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The quote also details acceptance terms, invoicing, and incorporates Renaissance's standard Terms of Service and License.
This document is a quote (number 00290604) from Great Minds PBC to Kim Hernandez, dated April 25, 2023, and expiring on July 31, 2023. It outlines professional development services for "Wit & Wisdom" and "Geodes" programs, with individual line items, discounts, and an estimated total cost of $412,328.86 including taxes. The quote also provides billing, shipping, and payment information.
This is a Sales Contract for IXL Learning's educational licenses. It outlines the purchase of various IXL site licenses for different grades and subjects by ETS Admin Santa Barbara Unified School District for a subscription duration of one year, from August 29, 2025, to August 29, 2026. The total cost for these subscriptions is $30,200.00, with payment due by September 12, 2025. The contract also includes detailed terms and conditions regarding pricing, payment, cancellation, license usage, and legal provisions.
This document is a renewal quote and sales contract between IXL Learning and Santa Barbara Unified School District for an IXL site license (Grades 7-12 Math) and an IXL Power-up PD Package. The contract has an effective service period from September 8, 2025, to September 8, 2026, for a total amount of $68,907.50. Payment is due by September 22, 2025. The document includes detailed terms and conditions of sale.
This document is a price quote from Imagine Learning for Santa Barbara USD, detailing educational software licenses and professional learning services. The quote includes specific products like Edgenuity Academic Integrity and Imagine EdgeEX with Edgenuity 9-12 Comprehensive Site License for various schools within the district. The services are for a contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a total cost of 93,000.00.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Santa Barbara Unified School District
The board meeting involved the presentation of the Student Outcomes Report #3, focusing on academic performance metrics, wellness, and belonging indicators. Key actions included approving student discipline cases, resolutions recognizing heritage months and employee appreciation, and authorizing layoffs for certificated and classified employees for the 2026-27 school year. The board also reviewed and approved various consent agenda items, such as purchase orders, travel requests, contract awards for roofing projects and audit services, and discussed future agenda items and implementation planning for district initiatives.
The Board of Education meeting encompassed a closed session addressing student discipline, pending litigation, labor negotiations, and several personnel appointments. A public hearing was held regarding the adoption of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board received reports from the District Emergent Multilingual Learner Advisory Committee (DEMLAC) on recommendations for newcomer support and tutoring, as well as an update on the development of the Local Control and Accountability Plan. Key actions included the authorization of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, the passage of a resolution recognizing Pride Month, and the approval of numerous consent items. These consent items covered facility contracts for sewer and drain pipe repairs, roof inspection services, and weed abatement, alongside human resources recommendations, child care program evaluations, and various memoranda of understanding.
Public-sector contacts connected to Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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The Board addressed the implementation of the Tech with Intent initiative, including discussions on iPad safety protocols, digital citizenship education, and the ongoing evaluation of technology resources. The meeting involved a discussion regarding parameters for an upcoming enrollment study session. Additionally, the Board approved formal responses to several 2025-26 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury reports regarding the Brown Act, bullying, gangs, and school safety. The session also covered the acceptance of donations and various consent agenda items, such as overnight travel, purchase orders, human resources recommendations, and the adoption of future school calendars.
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