Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ferris Independent School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Ferris
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,010
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4819170
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Buzz
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
511.58
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Ferris Independent School District
This District Improvement Plan outlines Ferris ISD's strategic direction to ensure every scholar's success and leadership within their community and the world. The plan is structured around four key pillars: providing high-quality instruction to all scholars; actively recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality staff; maintaining safe and secure working, teaching, and learning environments while fostering a positive school and community culture; and ensuring strong financial stewardship and sustainability.
The board convened to finalize and adopt the 2018-2019 school year budget. Key actions included approving the final budget amendments for the previous school year, conducting a public hearing on the proposed budget, and adopting the new budget. Additionally, the board approved a property tax rate ordinance for the 2018-2019 school year and authorized a contract for architect services with WRA.
The board meeting primarily focused on actions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to act on their behalf during the public health emergency and school closures. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to postpone trustee and bond elections until the November uniform election date.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Ferris Independent 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 Ferris Independent School District.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
