Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Fairmont Area Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Fairmont
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,846
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2700124
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
2
Mascot
School mascot.
Cardinal
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
241.3
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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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Board meetings and strategic plans from Fairmont Area Schools
The board meeting covered updates on a mental health support partnership, new teacher workshops, and a housing grant project. Buildings and grounds updates included completed tennis court projects, roofing, maintenance shop work, and community education office relocations. The meeting also included school safety training discussions, the introduction of a school therapy dog program, and a report on back-to-school registration. Financial business involved a presentation on new food service products and approval of bills and wire transfers. Additionally, student handbook changes were presented and approved, including policies on student searches, dress code, personal electronic devices, bullying, attendance, and artificial intelligence usage. Finally, meal prices for the upcoming school year were discussed.
The meeting commenced with a public hearing regarding a tax abatement request for Crest Refrigeration. Following the hearing, the board conducted a regular meeting. Key discussions included the Minnesota Permanent School Fund constitutional amendment, a website refresh project, and the relocation of the Community Education and Recreation office. Updates were provided on the tennis court construction project, roof repairs, and tree removal necessitated by the emerald ash borer. Additionally, the board approved financial transactions, accepted numerous donations for various school programs, and designated various staff members for compliance and coordination roles, as well as set organizational parameters for the upcoming fiscal year.
This document outlines a comprehensive long-term strategic plan for Fairmont Area Schools, focusing on improving teaching and learning to create a world-class workforce. Key strategic priorities include ensuring all students are ready for school, closing academic achievement gaps, preparing students for college and career, achieving high graduation rates for all students, and fostering lifelong learning. The plan details specific goals and initiatives aimed at increasing reading proficiency, enhancing kindergarten readiness, reducing achievement disparities among diverse student groups, boosting math proficiency, ensuring ninth-grade credit accumulation, and cultivating a desire for continuous learning.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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