Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Rapides Parish School District.
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Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Purchase of band instruments and equipment.
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
The Rapides Parish School Board invites sealed bids for the purchase and installation of weight room equipment at Tioga High School. Bidders may request the specifications and forms from the Purchasing Department or obtain them through Central Bidding; bid submissions may be electronic or sealed and must include 5% bid security. Bids are due October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with bids opened publicly and the award made at a later School Board meeting.
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
Rapides Parish School Board invites sealed bids for the purchase of fresh produce. Bids must reach its Purchasing Department at 619 Sixth Street, P.O. Box 7117, Alexandria, Louisiana, by 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026, and late bids will be returned unopened. Bid documents may be obtained through the designated bidding portal or by email, and the award will be made at a later School Board meeting.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Alexandria
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
21,340
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2201290
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
42
Mascot
School mascot.
Trojans
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,866.29
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Rapides Parish School District
The committee reviewed various personnel actions including new hires, promotions, resignations, retirements, and performance contract renewals. The committee also discussed leave requests and personnel complaints. Furthermore, updates on policies and procedures regarding employee attendance and accounting were addressed. Finally, the committee discussed and approved a motion to allow former employees who participated in the 2011 buyout to reapply for positions for which they are qualified.
The Education Committee discussed several new business items. Key topics included receiving reports on student discipline and suspension data for the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS), a presentation on the 2026 Summer School plan, and a motion to conduct a random audit of school libraries for inappropriate materials. Additionally, the committee acted on motions to re-emphasize the observation of President's Day within the school calendar and a proposal to require schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, which was moved to the April committee meeting.
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The Education Committee discussed several items, including the approval of dual enrollment agreements and updates to curriculum, such as the Pupil Progression Plan and high school course offerings. The committee approved Achieve3000 site licenses and professional development services, and considered the inclusion of Nachman Elementary in the Mabel Brasher Montessori overflow attendance zone. Additionally, the committee received reports on reopening guidance and mentoring for the upcoming school year. Other actions included motions regarding voluntary masking for students and employees, a policy against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, and a request for a report on Civics and American History curriculum standards.
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