Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for School District of the Chathams.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Chatham
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,594
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3400004
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Cougars
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
574.31
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 School District of the Chathams
The meeting centered on the presentation and discussion of a proposed school district referendum, tentatively scheduled for January 2027, pending Department of Education approval. Key topics addressed included critical infrastructure and facility needs, such as instructional space expansion at Chatham Middle School and Lafayette, comprehensive HVAC and boiler upgrades, bathroom renovations, and athletic facility improvements, including new turf fields and a replacement fieldhouse. The Board also reviewed the financial rationale for the referendum, citing the limitations of the district's operating budget due to rising healthcare and special education costs, and provided projections regarding the total project costs, anticipated state aid, and the local taxpayer impact.
The board addressed a lawsuit concerning school policy 5145.7 and noted the upcoming adoption of a new policy catalog. Administrative reports covered the successful implementation of the state-mandated cell phone ban and provided updates on fall sports. The board recognized a literacy grant and engaged in a detailed discussion regarding a proposed infrastructure referendum. This included prioritizing projects such as turf field replacements and the construction of a new team center, while evaluating tax impacts and the timeline for voter approval in the upcoming referendum.
The board meeting covered several significant operational and financial topics, including a superintendent's update on graduation, staffing, and summer programs. The business administrator provided storm impact reports and construction updates. Key committee reports addressed a potential 2027 referendum, school policies, and regulations. Action items included personnel appointments, approval of coaching contracts, compensation rates for substitute teachers, and the acceptance of various grants and donations. The board also addressed student residency hearings, approved tuition rates for incoming students, and finalized revisions to the school calendars for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track School District of the Chathams meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to School District of the Chathams.
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