Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Mercer Island School District 400.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Mercer Island
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,993
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5304980
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Herbert the Snail
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
426.7
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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 Mercer Island School District 400
The board discussed financial planning regarding upcoming bond elections, including comparisons between 15-year and 20-year bond amortization models and their effects on local tax rates. Discussions focused on assessed property value growth assumptions, the impact of previous voter-approved levy lids, and the necessity of including interest rate contingencies in financial modeling due to market volatility. The board also reviewed current bond market conditions, the role of state-backed school bond guarantee programs, and the current credit rating outlook for K-12 school districts.
The board convened to establish the agenda for the meeting. The primary focus of the session was to conduct an executive session for the purpose of discussing litigation or potential litigation. No action was taken during the executive session, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.
The board discussed the outcomes of a technology study session, focusing on screen time use and AI in the classroom, with an interest in developing a comprehensive district technology policy. The meeting also included an annual update on the long-range facilities plan, covering capital projects completed over the past year, such as roof replacements, furniture upgrades, and exterior improvements. Enrollment projections were reviewed, noting that actual enrollment figures were slightly higher than previous estimates. Additionally, the board examined building capacity and utilization metrics, exploring different models to assess school facility usage and flexibility.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Mercer Island School District 400 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Mercer Island School District 400.
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