Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Cleveland County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Shelby
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
14,504
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3700900
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
28
Mascot
School mascot.
Wildcat
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,851.78
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 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
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Cleveland County School District
The board discussed several operational and financial matters, including the recognition of National Principal Month and the performance of the interim superintendent. Key agenda items included the approval of student Chromebook and teacher MacBook purchases, with emphasis on the cost savings secured by technology staff. The meeting featured a comprehensive budget review, addressing challenges regarding rising utility expenses, transportation fuel costs, and personnel funding. Additionally, the board received updates on teacher recruitment initiatives.
The board met to address the selection and appointment of a new superintendent for the school district. Key topics included the proposal to hire Dr. Chris Bennett, a review of the hiring process, and a debate regarding protocol compliance and transparency. Additionally, board members discussed the details of the employment contract, including the need for measurable performance goals, the inclusion of a probationary period, and the competitiveness of the proposed salary compared to other similar school districts.
The board held a called meeting, during which the primary agenda item involved a motion to enter into a closed session. This closed session was convened to address confidential personnel matters and to consult with legal counsel. After concluding the closed session, the board returned to open session and subsequently adjourned the proceedings.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Cleveland County 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 Cleveland County School District.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
