St. Francis Area School District
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for St. Francis Area School District.
- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Saint Francis, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for St. Francis Area School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Saint Francis
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,281
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2733540
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
17
Mascot
School mascot.
Fighting Saints
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
656.74
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 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 St. Francis Area School District
The board presented the Saint Award to a community member for their contributions to district athletics photography. During the consideration of visitors, concerns were raised regarding student performance assessments and restrictions on bus driver training regulations. The board approved the consent agenda. Additionally, a nutritional services update was provided, which covered department staffing levels, the impact of the free school meal program, compliance with health regulations regarding sodium and sugar content, the elimination of synthetic food dyes, efforts to increase breakfast participation, and the progress of equipment modernization projects including the replacement of walk-in freezers and coolers.
The meeting focused on several key administrative and operational items, including the adoption of the agenda and the approval of a consent agenda. Detailed discussions took place regarding policy updates, facilities maintenance projects such as stadium drainage and track resurfacing, and infrastructure upgrades involving water and sewer connections. Additionally, the board deliberated on financing strategies for various capital projects, including the tennis court and parking lot improvements, and reviewed reimbursement resolutions.
The board reviewed several technology initiatives and operational updates. Key topics included advancements in cybersecurity, specifically the rollout of multi-factor authentication and managed detection and response services. The discussion covered infrastructure improvements, such as network and phone system modernizations and the successful migration to a cost-effective server hosting environment. Additionally, the board evaluated ongoing print and copy management strategies, system consolidation efforts, the adoption of generative AI tools, and initiatives aimed at increasing IT staff redundancy and cross-training for improved operational continuity.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track St. Francis Area 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 St. Francis Area School District.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership