Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Garrett County Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Oakland
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,405
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2400360
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
11
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
558.41
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 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 Garrett County Public Schools
The Board held a special meeting that included an executive session to consult with counsel regarding potential litigation. The public session focused on the presentation of the 2026 annual financial statements and the results of the financial audit. Key discussion items included the impact of new GASB standards on financial reporting, OPEB liabilities, compensated absences, and the audit process. Additionally, the Board discussed the timeline constraints associated with the annual audit report submission.
The board discussed several policy revisions, including new guidelines for school bus stops and implementation procedures, and updates to graduation requirements to align with state mandates. A new policy regarding the acceptable and responsible use of artificial intelligence was introduced in accordance with recent legislation. The board also reviewed and approved the adoption of the Wayfinder social-emotional learning program for K-12 grades, which will be funded by an opioid abatement grant.
The board meeting included an executive session discussing personnel, legal, and administrative topics such as a coaching program memorandum of understanding, a career ladder pilot program, a sidewalk project letter of support, an update on the Culinary Arts Classroom at Northern Garrett High School, and staff proposals regarding cell phone and backpack usage in schools. In the public session, the board recognized the Maryland Agricultural Educator of the Year, reviewed revisions to the student promotion and retention policy, and approved a project bid for a new intercom system at Northern Garrett High School. Updates were provided by the student member and the superintendent regarding upcoming school initiatives, fairs, and calendar events.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Garrett County Public Schools 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 Garrett County Public Schools.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
