Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Union School District 81.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Joliet
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
143
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1739660
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
1
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
20.8
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
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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Board meetings and strategic plans from Union School District 81
The board meeting included a motion to enter a closed session. Approval was granted for two consent agendas, which included cash flow and interfund loans. The board held a first reading on PRESS Policies 122 and approved the School Construction Building Resolution. Additionally, the superintendent provided an update regarding the first week of the school year.
The board reviewed and approved several items, including consent agendas A and B, which included cash flow and interfund loans. They held a first reading of PRESS policies, approved a contract for the Catalyst Group, and adopted the fiscal year 2026 tentative budget. The board also adopted a resolution regarding construction for a new kindergarten space, authorized the superintendent to pay summer bills, adopted SOwiC articles, and approved a teacher's collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, the board announced that the new school under construction would be named the Timothy A. Baldermann School.
The board approved consent agendas, including those involving cash flow and interfund loans. Key actions included the approval of a proposal for professional services from TRIA/Spaceco for the pre-design of a new school building, the adoption of a staffing plan for the 2026-2027 academic year, and the formal adoption of an IMRF resolution. The board was also advised of a FOIA request submitted by the Will County Gazette and voted to adjourn into a closed session to address matters concerning collective bargaining and land acquisition.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Union School District 81 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Union School District 81.
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