Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Rice Independent School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Rice
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,105
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4836960
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
3
Mascot
School mascot.
Bulldog
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
138.31
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Rice Independent School District
The board meeting included a closed session to discuss personnel matters and safety and security updates. Key business actions included the approval of budget amendments, ESSA planning, the TRS Active Care increase for eligible employees, and a policy authorizing home school student participation in UIL athletic activities. Additionally, the board approved TASB Policy Update 127 and reviewed reports regarding district finances, tax, payroll, and enrollment statistics.
The board meeting included the administration of the oath of office for board members and the reorganization of the school board. The meeting covered updates on the ECC construction project and safety and security matters. The board authorized non-chapter 21 contracts and granted the Superintendent authority to hire an assistant principal. Several business items were approved, including budget amendments, a janitorial and cleaning service contract with Walsh Cleaning Service, the appointment of Anderson, Marx and Bohl PC as auditors, an adjunct faculty agreement with Ellis County 4H, and various large equipment and service purchases. Additionally, the board approved a curriculum purchase for the upcoming school year, local policy updates regarding DOI exemptions, and a new course list for CTE and dual credit programs.
The board discussed several items, including public comments regarding home school student participation in UIL activities. Personnel actions included the approval of Chapter 21 contracts and the appointment of a new Early Childhood Center Principal and a Director of District Operations. The board accepted a state-provided safety and security audit. Financial and payroll reports were reviewed. Other action items included the approval of the 2026-2027 instructional calendar, certification of instructional materials, the purchase of furniture and playground equipment for the Early Childhood Center, the purchase of various chrome books, the approval of an Active Attack Response Equipment Grant Resolution, and the approval of the 2026-2027 student transfer list.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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