Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Jackson County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Marianna
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,801
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1200960
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
19
Mascot
School mascot.
Bulldog
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
918
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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 Jackson County School District
The board discussed the consent agenda and personnel matters, including clarification on hiring and termination processes. A proposal to create an Evaluation Specialist position was debated as a means to reduce reliance on expensive external psychological contract services. Financial updates were provided, and the board reviewed facility usage agreements for athletic fields with local municipalities. Additionally, the board examined the new employee handbook, focusing on the safe driver plan and policies prohibiting the use of private vehicles for student transportation.
The Board meeting covered various agenda items, including consent items, financial reports concerning half-cent sales tax revenue and budget burn rates, and personnel matters involving the hiring of an evaluation specialist. The board discussed contracts and facility usage agreements with local schools, federal grant applications for staffing, and an employee handbook which was tabled for further review. Additional business included updates on facility construction projects and PC card purchase order approvals.
The board conducted a final public budget hearing to adopt the final millage rate and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Discussions included a report on changes in the general fund, adjustments related to food service and capital projects, and an explanation of deficit spending trends within the district. The board approved the final millage resolution and the district summary budget, while also addressing concerns regarding staffing plans and public education funding.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Jackson 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 Jackson County School District.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
