Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Talladega
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0100009
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Silent Warriors
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
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
The strategic plan for the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) outlines a five-year roadmap guided by ten core standards. Its primary mission is to prepare individuals to reach their limitless potential through superior staff, facilities, training, and programs. The plan focuses on key areas including Leadership and Governance, Instruction and Learning, Outreach and Expansion, Finances and Resources, Risk Management, Technology, Workforce Development and Management, Rights of Persons Served, Health and Safety, and Stakeholder Involvement and Input. The overarching vision is to be a recognized leader in diverse education, rehabilitation, and employment programs for individuals who are deaf, blind, deafblind, and multidisabled, enabling them to achieve their full potential in education, independence, and career.
The 2021-2026 Strategic Plan for Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) focuses on transforming the lives of those served by promoting ten core standards. The plan emphasizes preparing individuals to reach their limitless potential through superior staff, facilities, training, and programs. Key areas include leadership and governance, instruction and learning, outreach and expansion, finances and resources, risk management, technology, workforce development and management, rights of persons served, health and safety, and stakeholder involvement and input. The plan aims to enhance equity in community and school environments for individuals with vision and hearing loss, and to act as a valuable resource for all stakeholders.
The meeting addressed the authorization to award certificates or diplomas to 34 graduates. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the purchase of GRIN software, a database program needed to meet requirements of a multi-million dollar contract with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS). The software will improve data management and reporting across various programs. A financial report was presented, showing the financial status of the Adult, AIB, and Children and Youth divisions. The report included details on cash, accounts receivable, inventories, accounts payable, and net position. Discussion also included the completed demolition of Rogers Hall and the upcoming construction of a new building, renovations to Graves Hall, and water damage restoration at AIB. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
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