Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Surry County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Dobson
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
7,318
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3704410
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
20
Mascot
School mascot.
Tiger
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,017.33
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
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 Surry County School District
The board meeting included recognitions for outstanding leadership and the acceptance of a grant for an outdoor agricultural learning center. Public comment focused on parental rights and concerns regarding athletic trainer consent forms. The board engaged in a significant discussion regarding the implementation and usage of weapons detectors across school campuses, emphasizing the need for consistent security protocols and stricter management of campus entry points following recent safety incidents.
The board discussed several agenda items, including a fiscal year audit presentation and various recognitions, such as teacher and leader of the month awards and the board receiving the Silver Bale Award. The board reviewed the 2025-2026 school data, noting progress in school performance grades, graduation rates, and career and technical education metrics. Discussions also covered strategic improvement initiatives for both elementary and secondary education, focusing on literacy development, Professional Learning Communities, and curriculum updates. Additionally, the meeting addressed school improvement planning goals aimed at closing opportunity gaps and enhancing educator preparedness.
The meeting included the approval of an amended agenda to address a gymnasium floor project and specific personnel matters. Two students were recognized for outstanding achievements at the state science and engineering fair. Public comment was provided concerning the legal language and medical decision-making authority within a student athlete consent form. The board reviewed and approved various consent agenda items, such as student transfers, field trips, budget amendments, and a transition to a stipend-based model for staff cell phones. Furthermore, the board selected a construction management firm to oversee the upcoming North Sur Middle School expansion project.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Surry County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Surry County School District.
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