Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Pender County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Burgaw
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
11,073
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3703570
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
19
Mascot
School mascot.
Patriot
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,188.65
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
54 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Pender County School District
The board discussed several agenda items including financial planning, policy revisions for student searches and communication, and the beginning teacher support program. The committee reviewed the school mental health plan and the agreement between Cape Fear Community College and the district. Additionally, the board finalized graduation dates for the 2026-2027 school year and received a report regarding building maintenance, HVAC controls, and microbial growth remediation efforts at CF Pope.
The meeting covered multiple operational and strategic topics. Key discussions included the selection process for advisory council members and the review of proposed school calendars. The Board reviewed an update to the dress code policy, discussed upcoming awareness months, and received an update on a student safety monitoring program. Operations reports included updates on facility upgrades, HVAC control system replacements, and construction change orders. Additionally, the Board reviewed a media center RFP regarding library collections and transitions for new and renovated schools.
The board meeting primarily focused on the district's annual accountability update. Key discussion topics included the analysis of school performance grades, which are calculated based on achievement and growth metrics, and how the district compares academically to surrounding counties. The board reviewed the support systems for English Learners and Multilingual Learners, including the assessment processes and resource allocation. Additionally, the meeting covered achievements in Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential attainment rates, strategies for improving cohort graduation rates, and detailed explanations regarding how the state's accountability model impacts school performance designations, specifically regarding the 'teeter-totter' effect of relying on growth versus proficiency scores.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Pender 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 Pender County School District.
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