Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Dare County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Nags Head
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,968
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3701110
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
12
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
786.5
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 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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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 Dare County School District
The board retreat included comprehensive updates on safety and security protocols and the role and projects of the Public Information Officer. The Interim Director of Finance provided a detailed budget overview, covering state funding policies, local funding formulas, and the annual budget process. Additionally, directors provided status updates on elementary, secondary, and career and technical education programs. The Director of Facilities presented the Capital Improvement Plan projects. Other topics included an update from the Dare Housing Foundation and a presentation by the Board Attorney regarding board governance and effective communication.
The Board convened in a special session to conduct business. Following the approval of the meeting agenda, the Board moved into a closed session to consult with legal counsel to preserve attorney-client privilege, as well as to address confidential personnel and student matters, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. No action was taken upon returning to the open session, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.
The board meeting included public comments regarding education funding, teacher compensation for advanced degrees, security concerns at Manteo Elementary School, and requests for nonpartisan elections. Key business included the recognition of various staff appreciation weeks, the introduction of new district staff, and the presentation of academic growth award certificates for several schools. The board approved the consent agenda, including personnel matters and budget amendments. Reports were presented on Manteo Elementary School updates, the Manteo High School Field House project, and the annual school mental health support personnel report. Several policy manual updates were adopted, and proposed academic calendars for the 2026-2027 school year were approved. Additionally, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dare County Boat Builders Foundation and reviewed legal statutes regarding the sale of alcohol on school property.
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Track Dare County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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