Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Darien Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Darien
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,673
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0901050
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Blue Wave
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
916.14
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
82 / 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 Darien Public Schools
The board reviewed the Standardized Assessment Data Report and the financial report and proposed budget transfers for August 2026. Key actions included approving a 2026-2027 school calendar amendment regarding an early dismissal date at Darien High School, approving a special field trip for the Darien High School choir, and accepting several gifts for the school's wrestling, football, and field hockey programs. A personnel report was also submitted.
The board convened for a special meeting, during which they transitioned into an executive session to discuss negotiations pursuant to Connecticut General Statute 1-200(6)(B). Following the executive session, the board reconvened in public session before moving to adjourn the meeting.
The board received an update regarding the Middlesex Middle School. Key agenda items included the approval of a 2025-2026 school calendar amendment regarding the late start to early dismissal schedule at the high school, a review of committee reports, the authorization of District Repair and Improvement Project (DRIP) grant fund disbursements, and a review of the personnel report.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Darien Public Schools 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 Darien Public Schools.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
