Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Benton
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,806
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0502960
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
9
Mascot
School mascot.
Panthers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
709.97
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 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 Benton School District
The meeting featured the recognition of Panther Pride Award recipients for athletic and academic achievements. The Board reviewed the Consent Agenda, which included the monthly financial report, an invoice from Aramark, legal transfers, a school medical safety report, and an E-Rate funding notification. Informational reports were presented regarding the Superintendent's update and new employee information. Additionally, the Board approved the Building Insurance Proposal and the Technology Sell Back Program Proposal, and finalized personnel recommendations.
The board meeting included presentations of the Superintendent Report and the Student Achievement Report. Key financial actions included the review of the 2026-2027 district budget, which plans for reduced expenditures amid lower projected revenues, and the approval of the monthly financial report, the Aramark invoice, and legal transfers. Additionally, the board approved a utility easement on district-owned property for a new water transmission line.
The Board recognized academic achievements, including student and teacher awards. The meeting included the review of financial and legal reports, as well as operational updates on new employees and student achievement. Significant action items included the approval of policy revisions necessitated by recent state legislation, authorization of matching funds for an inclusive playground project at Howard Perrin Elementary, and a resolution to structure the composition of future board elections.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Benton 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 Benton School District.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
