Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Lufkin Independent School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Lufkin
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,865
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4828550
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
17
Mascot
School mascot.
Panthers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,242.07
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 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 Lufkin Independent School District
The board meeting included a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 tax rate, a community award presentation, and various administrative reports from the superintendent and business office. The board approved multiple items, including construction manager contracts for the 2026 Bond project involving an agriculture barn and high school renovations, the 2026-2027 capital outlay allotment, a resolution to set the 2026 tax rate, and amendments to the 2026-2027 budget based on certified appraised property values. Various personnel reports and expenditure approvals were also finalized via the consent agenda.
The board received administrative reports, including an update on the K-5 realignment and various monthly reports from the business and administrative services offices. Consent agenda discussions covered personnel reports, expenditure reviews, and purchases exceeding $50,000, such as curriculum licenses, postage, insurance, and student licenses. The board also reviewed the 2026-2027 staff development plan, a consultant agreement for the transportation director, and insurance renewals. Furthermore, discussions were held regarding the selection of a Construction Manager-at-Risk for bond projects, the 2026-2027 capital outlay allotment, the resolution to set the 2026 tax rate, and proposed budget amendments reflecting July certified property values.
The board received administrative reports concerning summer programs, new staff introductions, and monthly financial and service updates. Board members reviewed and approved various personnel reports, including professional employments and resignations, along with budget amendments and large-expenditure contracts for district services, utilities, and software licenses. They also reviewed proposals for technology equipment, cloud backup services, and bulk supplies. Key policy discussions included revisions to academic achievement class ranking and the educational philosophy, the adoption of prevailing wage rates for facility projects, and amendments to the 2026-2027 compensation plan. The meeting concluded with the approval of a contract amendment for the Superintendent.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Lufkin Independent School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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