Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Kalispell Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Kalispell
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,097
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3015450
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
384.94
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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 Kalispell Public Schools
The board discussed the human resource personnel report and focused on the adoption of revenue budgets for various funds, including the general fund and transportation. The meeting included an analysis of recent legislative changes to the taxation system, specifically the shift of the base levy to a countywide model and the resulting impact on local tax requirements. Additionally, the board reviewed new information regarding tuition revenue from out-of-district students and its effect on the district's overbase budget.
The board addressed public concerns regarding administrative job creation versus staff salary increases and planned future Q&A sessions to clarify district budgeting. The board reviewed and approved a personnel report, including adjustments to specific full-time equivalent positions. Additionally, the board approved a memorandum of understanding to address market scarcity compensation for specialized clinical roles to ensure compliance with legal requirements for student services. Finally, the board discussed the procedural adoption of an intercap loan to finance critical boiler replacements at Hedges and Russell schools.
The board discussed and approved a personnel activity report and an addendum to the student transportation contract with Harlo's, which aligns the contract term cycle and clarifies fuel pricing metrics. Approval was granted for elementary and district-wide consent agendas. The board also received updates regarding the establishment of a legislative committee and status updates on community fundraising participation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Kalispell 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 Kalispell Public Schools.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
