Watertown School District 14-4
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Watertown School District 14-4.
- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Watertown, SD
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Watertown School District 14-4.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Watertown
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,606
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4676620
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
8
Mascot
School mascot.
Arrows
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
581.97
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Watertown School District 14-4
The board reviewed financial reports, including general fund revenues and expenditures, and noted a temporary transfer to Capital Outlay. The meeting included the recognition of the board for an ASBSD silver level award. Discussion topics included a future joint work session with the Lake Area Tech strategic advisory council. Board actions involved approving a staff resignation, contract recommendations for adjunct instructors and temporary workers, an authority to bid for avionics parts for the professional pilot program, the declaration of surplus vehicles, and the approval of equipment lease agreements. A food service update was provided regarding National School Lunch Week, operational procedures, and reminders concerning the deadline for free and reduced meal applications.
The meeting addressed various financial and operational matters for both the K-12 district and Lake Area Technical College. Key items included the presentation of financial reports, recognition of student and staff achievements, and updates on enrollment metrics. The Board approved several personnel actions, including resignations, contract recommendations, and stipend requests. Procurement and operational approvals involved the purchase of nursing patient simulator manikins, the acquisition and leasing of aircraft for the aviation program, multiple equipment lease agreements, and professional service contracts. Additionally, the Board conducted policy reviews, including the first and second readings of several district policies, and finalized open enrollment and student assignment requests.
The Board conducted its annual public budget hearing and regular meeting, followed by an annual organizational meeting. Key business included adjustments to the 2026-2027 preliminary budget and final budget adoption. The meeting also addressed personnel actions for K-12 and Lake Area Technical College (LATC) staff, including resignations and contract approvals. Additional actions covered capital purchase approvals, facility lease agreements, and declarations of surplus property. During the organizational session, the Board appointed officers, established committee assignments, and designated legal counsel and financial depositories for the 2026-27 year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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