Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Arlington Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Arlington
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,588
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5300240
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
11
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
576.57
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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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 Arlington Public Schools
The Board received a presentation from the Arlington High School Med Eagles regarding their participation in Skills USA competitions, covering diverse topics such as medical math, first aid, CPR, and athletic taping. The students also proposed a community health project involving a 'teddy bear clinic' designed to educate elementary school students on medical procedures and help alleviate anxiety regarding doctor visits. Additionally, the Board engaged in a discussion regarding the recognition of Orange Shirt Day, emphasizing its historical significance as a symbol of hope, reconciliation, and the commitment to remembering the impact of residential and boarding schools on indigenous children.
The board meeting addressed key updates regarding staffing and human resources. Discussion topics included enrollment projections and their impact on budget and staffing ratios, the rationale behind the selected school calendar start date, and status updates on capital projects such as cold storage facility improvements and high school roof replacements. Additionally, the meeting highlighted recent community resource fair participation and various staff professional development and training initiatives.
The board meeting included several key presentations and discussions. A donation from the American Legion Arlington Post 76 to the child nutrition program was acknowledged. The board received an annual program compliance report, detailing 12 areas of operational compliance including student safety, instructional materials, and non-discrimination. The 2026-2027 interscholastic activities report was reviewed, highlighting the addition of girls' flag football, cheer, and unified sports. The Special Education Extended School Year program for 2025-2026 was presented, focusing on the camp-like structure, qualifying criteria, and student outcomes. Additionally, the first reading of board policies 5010, 501, 5403, and 5404 took place, with proposed language updates to reference the Washington Administrative Code.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Arlington Public Schools 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 Arlington Public Schools.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
