Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Howard School District 48-3.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Howard
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
356
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4600025
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Tigers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
61.76
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Howard School District 48-3
The board discussed administration reports, including student accomplishments at the state fair. Consent agenda items were processed, covering personnel resignation, open enrollment applications, and financial reports across various funds, including General, Capital Outlay, Special Education, Food Service, and Enterprise funds. The board also conducted the second reading and subsequent adoption of the Senior Privilege Policy, declared specific items as surplus, and authorized payment of claims.
The meeting focused on administrative reports highlighting student accomplishments and a review of district financial reports. Key actions included the approval of a fuel purchasing agreement and the adoption of several new and amended district policies related to student settings, medication administration, and school operations. Additionally, the board reviewed open meeting laws, approved tax levy requests for upcoming tax collections, amended senior privilege requirements, and ratified various student and staff handbooks along with technology policies. An executive session was held to address student matters.
The board conducted its annual reorganization, including the election of a president and vice president and the establishment of official designations for newspapers, legal depositories, and school counsel. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which was subsequently approved. The board also set compensation for board members, admission rates for events, lunch program fees, and preschool pricing. Additional actions included first readings of policy amendments, approval of the SPED Comprehensive Plan, acceptance of a farm-to-school beef quote, and authorization of personnel appointments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Howard School District 48-3 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 Howard School District 48-3.
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