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Oct 9, 2026
Nov 9, 2026
Portsmouth Public Schools seeks proposals for architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis. The open RFP is categorized as professional construction-related services and lists Portsmouth, Virginia, as the work location. The solicitation closes November 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and the posting lists the primary RFP alongside supplementary forms.
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Sep 25, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
Provide a full service fire alarm system testing, inspection, preventive maintenance services of various fire protection equipment.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Portsmouth
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
12,905
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5103000
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
23
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,304.5
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
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63 / 100
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This is a textbook agreement between Portsmouth Public Schools and McGraw Hill LLC for instructional materials for Reading K-6. The contract term is from October 14, 2020, to October 31, 2027. It details pricing, shipping, payment terms, professional development, and various legal clauses. An attached quote specifies the materials and their associated costs, with a grand total of $1,565,751.42, excluding shipping and taxes.
This Textbook Agreement, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2032, is between Portsmouth Public Schools and Savvas Learning Company LLC. It details the provision of instructional materials for K-6 Math Adoption, including digital courseware and professional development, as itemized in Quote Q-175200. The contract outlines various terms such as pricing, shipping, payment, and legal compliance, and has a total value of $1,449,741.21, including shipping and handling for all materials and services.
This Textbook Agreement between Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) and McGraw-Hill, effective from August 5, 2015, to June 30, 2022, details the provision of instructional materials, specifically art textbooks. The agreement covers various terms including pricing, shipping, ordering, payment, professional development, and legal conditions. An attached quote, referenced by number ZJAME-05162015-001, lists specific textbooks and an estimated grand total of $21,127.19, which includes estimated shipping but excludes taxes.
This Letter of Agreement between Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) and McGraw-Hill establishes terms for the supply of 'Early Years World History/Geography and US Government' instructional materials. The contract is effective from May 1, 2019, to June 30, 2026, and references quote number LCOON-03182019001. It details pricing, shipping, ordering, payment, professional development, and ancillary materials. The agreement also includes extensive legal clauses covering warranties, liability, indemnification, confidentiality, and conditions for contract termination.
This document compiles records related to Portsmouth Public Schools' engagements with PowerSchool, including sole source justifications for PowerSchool Group Professional Learning and Naviance, and two invoices for various PowerSchool products and services. The invoices, INV443875 for $411,007.02 and INV442987 for $22,097.19, cover services for the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The sole source approvals detail costs and validity periods for specific PowerSchool offerings.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Portsmouth Public Schools
This Division Literacy Plan for Portsmouth Public Schools aims to establish a learning community where all students become critical thinkers, confident communicators, and skilled readers and writers through personalized and inclusive instruction. The plan outlines strategies across six key areas: comprehensive communication, selection of high-quality instructional materials, implementation of evidence-based reading research training, systematic monitoring of student assessment and progress, assessment of division-level literacy progress, and engagement with parents and the community.
The board discussed several items including the approval of a resolution recognizing American Education Week, the readmission of a student to an alternative placement, and a presentation on the Bloom Program for students with disabilities. Board members were recognized with VSBA Academy awards for professional development participation. Additionally, the Superintendent provided updates on the State of the Schools Breakfast, STEM activities, a division-wide college fair, and upcoming professional learning days.
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The meeting featured reports from the student representative on new school cell phone policies and recent school programs. The Board recognized the championship-winning Churchland Middle School football team and presented certificates to newly elected and re-elected School Board members. Departing board members were honored for their service. The Board approved various consent items including policy updates, personnel transactions, financial reports, a grant fund increase, and a General Fund budget revision. Additionally, the Board voted to approve the 2025-2026 instructional calendar and received updates on curriculum, instruction, and upcoming school holidays.
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