Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Hardee County School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Wauchula
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,547
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1200750
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
10
Mascot
School mascot.
Wildcats
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
634.3
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
41 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Hardee County School District
The board conducted an original budget hearing to discuss and adopt the resolution determining revenues and millages levied for the fiscal year 2026-27. Key actions included the approval of the district summary budget, the proposed uses of school capital outlay tax, and the adoption of the original budget resolution. Additionally, information regarding certifications and compliance was presented to the board.
The board meeting addressed safety and security reports, including a 100% compliance rate for annual school safety inspections. Several consent agenda items were approved, including affiliation agreements with Vivo Healthcare Wauchula, an interlocal agreement for the Hardee County Recreational Complex, and various personnel actions such as salary schedule amendments, resignations, appointments, and stipends. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2028 Hardee County School Health Service Plan. The superintendent provided an update acknowledging the passing of a former teacher and school board member.
The document references meeting minutes for May 2011, including a public hearing regarding the amendment of tax usage.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Hardee 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 Hardee County School District.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
