Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Achievement First Rhode Island.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Providence
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,209
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4400021
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Falcons
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
369
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 11
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
81 / 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 Achievement First Rhode Island
The board meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel matters, followed by the approval of Shane Ramos as interim principal of Aspire ES and a slate of interim principals for all AF Brooklyn schools. The interim principal appointments cover various schools through June 30, 2025.
The Joint Audit Committee meeting involved the review and approval of the Audit Committee's annual report and self-evaluation, a presentation by Grant Thornton LLP regarding the planned fiscal year 2023 audit, and a resolution recommending the approval of a contract with Grant Thornton to provide independent auditor services for fiscal years 2024-2027. The committee also reviewed and approved the audited financial statements for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
The Joint Audit Committee meeting focused on several key items. The committee reviewed the audit plan, including new accounting and auditing standards. A key discussion point was the recommendation to the Authority Board of Directors and the Water Board regarding the approval of the independent auditor contract. The committee also conducted an annual self-evaluation and reviewed the annual report of the audit committee. The audited annual financial statements of the Water and Sewer System for Fiscal Year 2023 were presented and reviewed, along with a review and approval of the Audit Committee Charter.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Achievement First Rhode Island 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 Achievement First Rhode Island.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
