Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Cook County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Adel
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,979
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1301470
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Hornet
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
554.6
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.
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 Cook County School District
The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational items. Key discussions included student recognitions, parent survey presentations, and financial updates. The board approved various action items, such as a CTAE grant for health sciences, a student engagement grant for the middle school, a board member training plan, several school fundraisers, and out-of-state field trips. Additionally, the board awarded a contract to the lowest qualified bidder for site improvements at the primary school and handled personnel matters. The superintendent provided updates regarding upcoming events, including a dedication ceremony and the schedule for fall break.
The Board discussed and acted upon several items, including an amendment to the CHS handbook attendance policy and updates to Board Policy GARH regarding employee leaves and absences. Financial matters addressed included the approval of the FY27 CTAE budget, a review of the FY25 audit, and the adoption of bond resolutions and a bond purchase agreement. Additionally, the Board approved various Colquitt EMC Bright Ideas grant applications, several overnight field trips, the adoption of a Board Members Code of Ethics Resolution, personnel actions, and the nomination of the Head Start Building to the National Register.
The board conducted a called session meeting which included procedural items such as the call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and approval of the agenda. The primary substantive item addressed was a presentation session to open the floor for public input and suggestions regarding the FY27 budget.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Cook County 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 Cook County School District.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
