Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Valparaiso Community School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Valparaiso
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,325
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1811970
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
11
Mascot
School mascot.
Vikings
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
771.33
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 Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Valparaiso Community School District
The Board meeting included recognition of staff for their efforts following a recent storm and discussions regarding the 2027 Bus Replacement and Capital Projects Plans. The Board approved contracts and MOUs with Purdue University Northwest and The American Factory, authorized litigation against social media companies regarding youth mental health, and reviewed various board policies, tabling the policy on Student Wellness for further discussion. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates on school calendar adjustments, construction projects, and legislative advocacy efforts.
The meeting was held as a public hearing pursuant to I.C. 20-29-6-1 to receive public comments regarding teacher compensation, collective bargaining, salary, and fringe benefits before the beginning of formal bargaining. Teachers voiced concerns regarding salary compression, specifically noting that base salary increases for new hires have not adequately addressed pay disparities for veteran teachers. Additionally, comments were made advocating for changes to the existing structure of sick and personal days.
The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational items. Discussions included the superintendent's report on recent weather-related closures, cell phone policy effectiveness, and student successes. Financial actions included the approval of budget reports, the cancellation of an education consultant agreement, grant and donation acceptances, and the approval of the 2026-2027 textbook rental fees. Public hearings were conducted for the Bus Replacement Plan and the Capital Projects Plan. Additionally, the board discussed updates on school construction projects, received revisions for the VHS Athletic Code of Conduct, and reviewed new initiatives for improving community communication and transparency regarding board operations. Public comments focused on the need for a robotics coach and general district transparency.
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