Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Gaston County Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Gastonia
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
30,995
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3701620
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
56
Mascot
School mascot.
Red Raider
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,846
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
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
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Procurement Hell Score
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This contract outlines a service agreement between Gaston County Schools (GCS) and iXL Learning for instructional support services and professional development for K-12. The contract is effective from August 13, 2023, to August 13, 2024. iXL Learning will provide services detailed in the Scope of Work (Exhibit 1), including a Basic District Success Package with various professional learning sessions and analytics support. GCS will pay iXL Learning upon completion of resource implementation and professional development, with payment terms of Net 30 days. The agreement incorporates standard terms and conditions.
This document comprises an original Contract for Services and a First Amendment. The original contract, effective February 8, 2021, for one year, details EDpuzzle, Inc. providing virtual learning software and instructional video creation services to Gaston County Schools for a maximum of $30,000.00. The First Amendment, effective April 15, 2021, extends the contract term to August 8, 2022, and increases the total maximum compensation to $46,200.00.
This contract formalizes the agreement between Gaston County Schools (GCS) and Curriculum Associates, LLC (operating as Ellevation) for services related to a proprietary data management framework and instructional content for English Language Learners (ELLs). The contract is effective from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2024. The total cost for these services, including the Ellevation Platform subscription, is $59,209.15, payable up front within 30 days. The agreement encompasses a detailed Scope of Work, Software as a Service Provisions, and Standard Terms and Conditions.
This is a Purchase Agreement between Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company (HMH) and Gaston County Schools for educational products and professional development. The agreement covers a variety of products and services, including books, software subscriptions, and professional development programs, identified across four specific proposals. The total aggregate value of this agreement is $4,258,028.45, with deferred payment terms extending until July 15, 2025.
This contract outlines an agreement between Gaston County Schools (GCS) and Curriculum Associates, LLC, for the provision of educational software and related services. The services include various i-Ready products (i-Ready Classroom, i-Ready, Ready, Toolbox), Professional Development, and i-Ready Partners Services. The contract is effective from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, with a total value of $1,400,431.20. The document details the scope of work, software as a service provisions, and standard terms and conditions governing the engagement.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Gaston County Schools
The joint committee meeting focused on a presentation of 2025-2026 state test results and district growth metrics. The session included a review of human resources updates regarding staffing and substitute fill rates, a presentation on the annual budget resolution, and an overview of the 2026-2027 local testing report. The committee discussed the State Mental Health Plan to ensure compliance with policy requirements for student well-being. Additionally, the committee approved several service and construction contracts, including boiler plant replacements and lawn care agreements, and received a report from the superintendent on school visits and facility planning.
The committee reviewed and recommended updates to various policies for approval by the full Board, including parental involvement, technology responsible use, video and audio recordings by employees, vendor lists, bidder prequalification for construction, and bidding for construction work. The committee also recommended the repeal of the policy regarding historically underutilized businesses.
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The board meeting included opening procedures, such as the pledge and invocation, followed by a character trait presentation on respect by elementary students. The board recognized several teachers who earned gifted education credentials and celebrated a student-produced documentary project from Warlick Academy. Additionally, the meeting highlighted a significant donation from a local church to an elementary school, which supported various school improvements and resources.
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