Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Laurens County School District 56.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Clinton
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,707
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4502640
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Red Devil
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
469.53
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
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 Laurens County School District 56
The board meeting included an executive session regarding contractual matters. The Superintendent presented a beginning-of-school-year report and provided administrative updates on budget/finance, instruction, and special education programs. Special recognitions were awarded to students for perfect attendance, as well as to various schools recognized as Beta Club Schools of Distinction. Action items approved included the waiving of the first reading and subsequent approval of Policy JFAB and JFAB-R, the authorization of employment contracts for two induction-level employees, and the release of one employee. The board also voted to rename the Clinton High School softball/baseball complex in honor of the late Bill Rhodes.
The board held a budget hearing regarding the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Major action items included the adoption of a legal resolution for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for capital maintenance, the approval of an increase to the district operating millage rate, and the finalization of the 2026-2027 operating budget. Furthermore, the board approved the academic calendar for the 2027-2028 school year, the board meeting schedule for 2026-2027, and an employment contract for the upcoming academic year.
This School Renewal Plan for Clinton Elementary School outlines a five-year strategic cycle from 2026-2027 to 2030-2031. The plan prioritizes three main areas: student achievement, teacher/administrator quality, and school climate. Key objectives include increasing SC Ready ELA and Math scores for all students, with specific targets for African American and disabled student subgroups, through targeted interventions and high-quality instructional materials. It also aims to enhance teacher capacity through professional development, coaching, and data analysis, and to cultivate a positive school environment by strengthening relationships and providing leadership opportunities for students.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Laurens County School District 56 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Laurens County School District 56.
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