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Oct 8, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
The bid seeks a cafeteria services cargo van and replacement cafeteria equipment for East High. It covers both the van and cafeteria-equipment procurement needs. The available notice directs bidders to obtain bid documents from the district purchasing supervisor.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Harrisburg
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
12,517
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4205400
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
19
Mascot
School mascot.
Panther Ram
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,789
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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This document contains two separate quotes from Mystery Science to Central Dauphin School District for district memberships. The first quote, #207863, provides a 2-year membership for 2023-2025 for $28,490, valid from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. The second quote, #283661, offers a membership for 2025-2026 for $20,340, valid from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Both memberships grant access to all lessons for all teachers at the district. The seller is Mystery Science, part of Discovery Education.
This document includes an invoice from Sourcewell to Central Dauphin School District for $22,585.00 for services from 07/01/2023 to 06/30/2024, alongside two distinct pricing proposals for SpringMath software. The first proposal, from Sourcewell, suggests a SpringMath license for $54,997.75 for the 2024-2025 term with annual renewals. The second proposal, from SpringMath Accelerate, Inc., offers a SpringMath license for $47,175.00 for the 2025-2026 school year, including onboarding and ongoing support services.
The Central Dauphin School District has entered into an agreement with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit for the provision of mid-day off-site transportation services for Special Needs and Early Intervention students during the 2025-2026 school year. The agreement specifies that no direct payment is required from the district, as the Capital Area Intermediate Unit will seek state transportation subsidies for reimbursement, ensuring contractor compensation does not exceed maximum subsidy levels. The scope includes ABE and IEP-related trips, with potential for future expansion.
This document comprises two separate purchase orders from Central Dauphin School District to Imagine Learning for annual student licenses. The first PO (230995) covers licenses from October 2022 to September 2023 for $15,000.00. The second PO (240897) is a renewal for licenses for the 2023-2024 school year, with the license period ending September 2024, for $16,501.00.
This document is Price Quote Q-151427 from Savvas Learning Company to Central Dauphin School Dist, issued on April 10, 2025, and valid until September 30, 2025. It outlines the cost for 'Inspire Literacy (ILit)' products, including print libraries and a 1-year ELL student license, totaling $31,510.67, which includes shipping and handling. The quote also details Savvas Learning Company's terms and conditions, including information on annual subscriptions for iLit products.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Central Dauphin School District
The board meeting included discussions on several key items. A student presented a request for lighting accommodations for marching band activities based on a 504 plan. The board considered an agreement regarding a stormwater easement, which was tabled for further review. Additionally, the administration presented updates on personnel, a legal settlement, and the treasurer's report. The board reviewed and discussed the implementation of new district branding and logos, including plans to trademark them and establish a district store. Finally, a parent addressed the board regarding disparities in lunch menu offerings and options between kindergarten centers and elementary schools.
The committee reviewed progress on summer facility projects, including the completion and inspection of playground installations. A detailed discussion occurred regarding repairs necessitated by recent storm damage to athletic fields and school roofs, as well as recurring roofing leaks at Linglestown Middle School. Additionally, the committee evaluated design and budget considerations for proposed high school tech centers and reviewed the cooperative purchasing strategy planned for these construction projects.
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The committee meeting covered updates to school district policies, specifically focusing on the 200-series policy updates and the approval of a new Artificial Intelligence policy. Key discussion points included establishing guidelines for staff and student use of AI, ensuring compliance with student data privacy laws like FERPA and COPPA, and incorporating AI literacy into the curriculum. The committee also discussed renumbering existing policies to align with PSBA standards and addressed concerns regarding student data privacy for outside agencies working with the district.
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