Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Richland School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Shafter
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,410
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0621450
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
385.68
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Richland School District
The Board approved a wide range of operational and instructional items, including the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan, the Consolidated Application for federal funding, and the annual budget. Key actions involved establishing a Budget Advisory Committee, approving various Memorandums of Understanding for school social work, student teaching, and professional development programs, and authorizing a contract for a food locker. The Board also approved developer fee increases for school facilities, accepted the 2025-2026 Community Schools Partnership Program progress report, and ratified service agreements for behavioral support. Additionally, human resources personnel matters, including certification waivers, were approved.
The board meeting covered a range of topics, including public comments regarding SPED staffing needs and safety survey results. The board approved various consent calendar items, including service agreements for specialized services, document tracking renewals, and teacher license renewals. Key actions included approving Resolution 2026-11 regarding election specifications, the dissolution of the Schools Legal Service Joint Powers Authority, and a new legal services agreement with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. A public hearing was held for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the upcoming school year. The board also addressed curriculum and instruction items, such as professional development agreements, software renewals, and student engagement programs. Business services discussions included a presentation on the proposed 2026-27 budget, public hearings on Education Protection Account funds and collective bargaining proposals, and approvals for facility repair projects and the designation of surplus equipment. The meeting concluded with reports from the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Chief Business Official, along with board member comments and an executive session for personnel matters.
The board addressed public concerns regarding school closure make-up days and recognized staff retirees. Routine approvals included multiple student field trips and various software and service contract renewals, including those for website management, student information systems, and communication platforms. Significant operational approvals involved the purchase of classroom furniture, a maintenance work truck, and the creation of a Future Ready Lab for the Expanded Learning Program. The board also approved Title I parent and family engagement policies, School Plans for Student Achievement, and several Memorandums of Understanding for university fieldwork and student teaching. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution designating district representatives for state construction program submissions and received initial successor proposals from the teachers association.
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