Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Lower Merion School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Ardmore
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,533
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4214160
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
11
Mascot
School mascot.
Bulldogs
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,636.1
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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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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This document outlines a price quote from Curriculum Associates to Lower Merion School District for ES ELA Toolbox products and professional learning, totaling $19,737.00, with services beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The agreement is supplemented by an Addendum and detailed Exhibits (A and B) covering data handling, privacy, security, legal provisions, payment terms, and specific terms of use for the digital products. The professional learning sessions are offered at no net cost and may extend for up to two years.
This document is a price quote (Q-678434-1) from Amplify Education, Inc. to Lower Merion School District for Amplify Desmos Math Accelerated G7 Teacher and Student Blended Packages. The quote, issued on 2025-11-17, is valid until 2025-12-17. The licenses for the products are effective from 2026-07-01 until 2031-06-30. The total quoted amount, including products and shipping, is $43,399.60. The document also outlines payment terms, license terms for professional development and other services, and comprehensive terms and conditions.
This document outlines a price quote from Curriculum Associates to Lower Merion School District for i-Ready ELA Licenses for Grades 2-4, covering multiple elementary schools. The total net cost for the i-Ready licenses and professional learning is $64,252.32, with implementation scheduled for the 2026-2027 academic year. The agreement includes an Addendum and Exhibits detailing comprehensive terms regarding data handling, privacy (FERPA, HIPAA, COPPA compliance), security measures, breach notification, indemnification, and product-specific terms of use. The professional learning component has a duration of up to two years, while the i-Ready licenses are for one year.
This document is a price quote (Q-354349-2) from Amplify Education, Inc. to Lower Merion School District, dated April 23, 2024, outlining the purchase of 6-year licenses for Amplify Desmos Math Beta for grades 6, 7, and 8, including teacher and student packages and manipulative kits, along with professional development training and shipping and handling. The total contract amount is $232,465.40. The licenses are effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2030, with payment terms of net 30 days. The quote also includes detailed product descriptions, ordering instructions, and comprehensive terms and conditions.
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Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
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Budget and spend signals to prioritize accounts
Board meetings and strategic plans from Lower Merion School District
The Board of School Directors conducted a regular meeting to address district operations and policies. Key agenda items included updates on COVID-19 mask protocols, the final budget presentation, and feedback from the middle school transition survey. The Board adopted the 2021-22 fiscal budget and approved a resolution for a district-wide reorganization of 5th through 8th-grade feeder patterns. Additionally, the Board adopted a new policy regarding equity and reviewed several other policies concerning student and employee standards. Various contracts for facilities, software, security, and professional educational consulting services were authorized, alongside routine financial, human resources, and operational approvals.
The board received presentations from Bala Cynwyd Middle School regarding culturally responsive programs and student groups. Updates were provided by the Superintendent concerning National Merit Finalists, student achievements in music and the arts, and an update on a former graduate's media appearance. Personnel actions were approved, and the board authorized the purchase of new textbooks for French courses alongside several overnight student trip requests. Student services agreements and various financial items, including the acceptance of donations, the January financial report, and the 2020-21 budget, were approved. The board awarded contracts for facilities improvements, including fire panel replacement, vehicle purchases, and network infrastructure upgrades. Several policies underwent their second reading, while others were introduced for a first reading. Additionally, the board approved revisions to the 2020-21 school calendar and adopted the 2021-22 school calendar.
Public-sector contacts connected to Lower Merion School District.
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This document provides evidence of progress for the 2009-2013 Strategic Plan, presented in 2014. The plan's comprehensive goal areas include Curriculum, Student Achievement, Achievement Gap (specifically in Mathematics and Reading), Holistic Needs of Students, Participation in State Assessments, Student Attendance, Graduation, Communications, Facilities, and Educational Technology. The plan is structured around 12 goals, 55 strategies, and 85 activities, aiming to sustain and increase student proficiency, eliminate achievement gaps, address student holistic needs, enhance communication, provide high-quality facilities, and implement educational technology for 21st-century learning skills.
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