Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Valdosta City School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Valdosta
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,247
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1305310
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
8
Mascot
School mascot.
Wildcat
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,168
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 Valdosta City School District
The board discussed several items, including staff and student recognition, a presentation regarding Pinevale Elementary School, and a local board governance resolution for the upcoming Georgia General Assembly. Financial matters were addressed, specifically regarding a finance update and a SPLOST transfer to the bond. Additionally, the board reviewed a rate increase for the Performing Arts Center, approved upgrades for the high school business computer lab, and authorized audio enhancement projects. New business included a review of field trips and speech and debate team travel. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, and real estate, followed by approval of personnel recommendations.
The board discussed a presentation on the 21st CCLC and received updates on facilities, including the audio enhancement project at Valdosta High School, the SPLOST transfer to bond, and the demolition of VECA. The board approved the FY 2028 Capital Outlay Project application and a field trip for VECA. Additionally, members reviewed information regarding the VHS band trip and computer lab upgrades. An executive session was conducted to deliberate on personnel, pending litigation, and real estate matters, followed by the approval of personnel recommendations.
The work session included student and staff recognition and a presentation by the Achievement Network. Financial discussions focused on a committee update, teacher supplements, the final approval of the millage rate, and the review of Board Policy DIB. Unfinished business involved the approval of an FFA field trip and updates to Board Policies regarding paid paternal leave and employee leave. New business noted an upcoming field trip. The Superintendent provided a monthly report, and the Board held an executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, and real estate, followed by the formal approval of personnel recommendations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Valdosta City 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 Valdosta City School District.
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