Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Indiana School for the Deaf.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Indianapolis
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
311
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1800024
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
1
Mascot
School mascot.
Orioles
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
172
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 Indiana School for the Deaf
The board discussed organizational priorities, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, team unity, and student-focused goals. A financial update was provided, detailing expenditures related to personnel, utilities, and federal grants, alongside budget projections. The meeting also included a review of student enrollment data across all grade levels. Challenges with the implementation of the 'Finger spelling our way to reading' curriculum were addressed, specifically regarding material delays and upcoming staff training requirements.
The board meeting centered on a comprehensive review of the school budget, covering fiscal year outcomes, personnel expenditures, and strategies for managing overtime and operational costs. Key discussion topics included anticipated financial impacts for the coming year, such as a 27th pay period, employee bonuses, and rising technology service fees. The board also addressed the management of federal funds, emphasizing encumbrance deadlines for curriculum materials, and reviewed a needs assessment for the upcoming biennium, which highlighted requirements for additional staffing in CTE pathways, math intervention, and facility management ahead of the transition to a new campus.
This session featured an interview with Daymond Sands, focusing on his personal experiences as a deaf individual. Key discussion topics included the cultural significance and evolution of name signs, his journey through different name sign changes, the impact of growing up in both hearing and deaf educational environments, and his mother's role in supporting his communication, identity formation, and independence.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Indiana School for the Deaf meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Indiana School for the Deaf.
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