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Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Houston
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
32,771
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4800264
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
54
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,690.71
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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This is a service contract between KIPP Texas, Inc. and First Student, Inc. for student transportation services, including regular routes and extracurricular trips. The contract is effective from August 4, 2023, until June 30, 2026, with options for two one-year extensions. Compensation is based on detailed unit pricing per bus, per day, and per hour for various services, as outlined in Exhibit B, and includes provisions for fuel rate and service level adjustments. The agreement also specifies operational requirements, performance metrics, and a system for liquidated damages and corrective actions.
This contract outlines an agreement between KIPP Texas, Inc. and Transfinder Corporation for the provision of software and consulting services from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The software services include Routefinder PLUS, GIS map conversions, the Wayfinder App, Attendance Boundary Planning, Viewfinder, GPS integration, technical support, and hosting. Consulting services cover efficiency routing for multiple locations and online training. The total compensation for these services will not exceed $66,292.88. The agreement also includes extensive terms regarding data privacy, security, billing, termination, and compliance.
This document is a First Amendment to a Contract for Services for transportation routing between KIPP Texas, Inc. and Transfinder Corporation. The amendment, effective January 8, 2026, extends the service term from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It revises the scope of work to include updated software and annual pricing, and introduces additional consulting services. Compensation is amended to a "not to exceed" amount of $76,150.00 for services from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and $22,950 for services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, for a total amended contract value of $99,100.00.
This is a Master Contract for Services between KIPP Texas, Inc. (KIPP) and HopSkipDrive, Inc. for ancillary, as-needed transportation coordination services for KIPP students in Austin, Dallas Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. The contract is effective from September 19, 2025, until June 30, 2026, with a 'not to exceed' compensation amount of $750,000. Pricing is detailed in Exhibit C, covering base fares, mileage, and various additional fees for transportation services.
This document is the Second Amendment to a Managed Services Agreement between KIPP Texas, Inc. and CI Solutions, Card Integrators Corporation. It updates the product description and pricing table for annual ID card system services, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for a total of $7,524.93. The amendment reaffirms that all other terms of the original agreement remain in full force.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Kipp Texas Public Schools
The committee convened to discuss safety strategies, security measures, and training updates. Key topics included the implementation of school safety protocols that exceed state standards, such as increased frequency of entrance door inspections and the deployment of armed security guards. The committee reviewed the comprehensive safety training provided to staff, students, and partner organizations, which incorporated crisis response, threat assessment, and standard response protocols. Additionally, the committee addressed the annual intrusion detection system audit requirements mandated by the Texas Department of Education and concluded with an executive session regarding sensitive security devices, personnel audits, and cybersecurity matters.
The committee discussed agenda items for the upcoming council meeting, including a training session, an awards ceremony for A-rated schools, and reports from the CEO on organizational progress and academic results. The committee reviewed the academic strategy for the 2026-27 year, organizational goals, and received a report from the CFO. Additionally, plans for a public hearing on ratings and an annual ESL report were discussed. The meeting concluded with a closed session to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel and real property matters.
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The board meeting featured a public comment regarding a wrongful termination concern and a mission moment recognizing A-rated schools alongside the presentation of Bill Boyer awards for schools demonstrating significant academic improvement. Following an executive session for legal consultation, the CEO and CFO provided reports on progress-to-goals, noting achievements in organizational objectives, staff retention, and budget sustainability, while acknowledging challenges in reading targets and future accountability strategies.
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