The Department of Public Instruction seeks to establish contracts with vendors for E-Rate Category Two internal-connections equipment, installation, maintenance, and managed services for North Carolina public school units, including traditional school districts and charter schools, and eligible libraries. The awarded contracts are intended to support PSU- and library-led mini-bid procurements under Federal Communications Commission E-Rate rules. The convenience contract is funded through receipts.
Provide commercially available software solutions and implementation services that support the modernization of the department's financial management ecosystem.
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City
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Raleigh
County
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Wake
Address
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301 N Wilmington St
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(984) 236-2100
Zip Code
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27601-2825
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Board meetings and strategic plans from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
North Carolina Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission Monthly Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held an election for the position of Chair and reviewed and approved the 2025-2026 annual report for submission to the State Board of Education. Additionally, members engaged in a detailed discussion regarding a proposal to transition the K-12 music licensure content examination from the current Praxis 5114 test to the Pearson NT 504 test, addressing implementation timelines and the duration of the testing overlap period.
North Carolina Charter School Review Board Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed significant concerns regarding recent changes to testing and accountability measures, specifically how growth calculations and retesting policies have negatively impacted schools across the state. Members highlighted statistical anomalies and the lack of clarity from the Department of Public Instruction regarding these changes, which have affected school eligibility for grants and renewal cycles. The board requested further data and invited representatives from testing and accountability offices to present at a future meeting to provide clarity on the methodology used.
North Carolina Charter School Review Board Meeting
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The board conducted a meeting to address various operational items, including the approval of the meeting agenda, an ethics statement review, and the recusal of specific board members from matters regarding the American Leadership Academy Cape Town. The board approved a mission statement amendment for Endeavor Charter School. Additionally, the meeting featured a detailed discussion regarding potential rule updates, specifically focusing on clarifying admissions and lottery procedures, as well as the charter school renewal process.
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Track North Carolina Department of Public Instruction meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
