Jackson County School District seeks bids for HVAC unit upgrades at St. Martin High School, 11300 Yellow Jacket Boulevard, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Sealed or electronic bids are due November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local standard time, and bid security of at least 5% of the bid amount is required.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Vancleave
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,845
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2802160
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
14
Mascot
School mascot.
Bulldogs
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,273.04
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.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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Jackson County School District Contracts
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Accelerate Learning, Inc. at Jackson County School District
Effective: Mar 12, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details Quote 00139167 from Accelerate Learning Inc. to Jackson County School District for STEMscopes Science Mississippi Digital products and professional development for grades 6-8. The total quoted amount is $124,854.29. The services include 3-year licenses for digital products and 1-year professional development. The contract, which includes a standard addendum incorporating legal terms specific to Mississippi law, was signed by Accelerate Learning Inc. on March 12, 2026, and is set to run for three years.
KIDS FIRST EDUCATION, LLC at Jackson County School District
Effective: Sep 25, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines the Jackson County School District's federal procurement justification for 'Building Teacher Capacity: English Language Arts' services for Vancleave Upper Elementary School. It includes two competing proposals from Kids First Education, LLC ($5,900.00) and PD Analytics LLC ($6,000.00). The district chose Kids First Education, LLC for 4 days of service, focused on teacher coaching and strategy implementation, effective September 25, 2023, and concluding on September 28, 2023.
Equitable Learning Matters LLC at Jackson County School District
Effective: Sep 8, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract details professional development services provided by Equitable Learning Matters, LLC to Jackson County School District's St. Martin Upper Elementary. The services, totaling $5,600 for 4 days, focus on strengthening science PLCs, vocabulary, data-driven decision-making, and instructional strategies. The contract is based on a proposal dated August 19, 2025, and was subject to a Board approval on September 8, 2025. An addendum to the proposal was also executed.
Vista Higher Learning at Jackson County School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
The Jackson County School District is procuring educational software licenses for the 2025-2026 school year, specifically Boost Customer Success and Boost Reading with Phonics, Writing, Oral licenses, for EL students and professional development. The procurement process involved obtaining and comparing quotes from two vendors: Vista Higher Learning ($8,360.00) and Howard Technology ($10,441.00). The contract being formalized is with Vista Higher Learning, as indicated by a Standard Contract Addendum specifically incorporating and modifying their Quote No. 2504188705. The total amount for this contract is $8,360.00, covering one-year licenses.
HMH Education Company at Jackson County School District
Effective: Jan 14, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a proposal from HMH Education Company to the Jackson Co School District for Into Reading and Coachly Licenses, along with professional coaching services, totaling $6,500.00. The proposal, dated January 14, 2025, expires on September 30, 2025. The agreement is further governed by a Jackson County School District Standard Contract Addendum, signed in June 2025, which incorporates specific legal terms and conditions to comply with Mississippi law.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Jackson County School District
Jackson County Board Of Education Regular Session
Date: Mar 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed various administrative, financial, and educational governance topics. The board addressed a extensive consent agenda comprising curriculum purchases, personnel policy updates, and staff travel requests. Financial discussions included the review of monthly reports, approval of prepaid and open claims dockets, authorization for asset disposal, and the passage of a loan resolution to fund school district projects. Property management items were resolved, including a property sale, the approval of hunting and fishing lease bids, and the acceptance of a timber harvest bid. The board also reviewed personnel recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year and deliberated on student discipline cases during an executive session.
Jackson County Board of Education Special Session
Date: Mar 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened to conduct administrative business, specifically rescinding a prior approval related to the 2026-2027 Certified Annual Recommendations. Subsequently, the board voted to approve the 2026-2027 Certified Annual Recommendations. Additionally, the board entered and exited a closed session prior to adjournment.
Jackson County School District LEA Plan 2027
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Jackson County School District.
The Jackson County School District's LEA Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance student outcomes and school effectiveness. It focuses on meticulous monitoring of student progress and providing targeted interventions for at-risk learners, alongside fostering continuous professional growth for educators to ensure high-quality instruction. The plan also prioritizes cultivating a positive and supportive school environment through proactive behavior management systems, ensuring equitable support for homeless students and those in improvement-identified schools, and strengthening family engagement through structured communication and resource provision.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Jackson County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.