Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Apache Junction Unified School District 43.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Apache Junction
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,440
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0400790
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Prospectors
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
373.16
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
43 / 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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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Apache Junction Unified School District 43
The board meeting included reports on campus visits to Desert Vista and Cactus Canyon schools, the Apache Junction High School foundry commissioning ceremony, and updates on civics education initiatives and essay contests. Public comments addressed concerns regarding administrative leadership and student safety following classroom incidents. Additionally, the board approved a three-year rate agreement with ZOE for a cloud-based phone system, utilizing E-rate funding for infrastructure upgrades.
The Governing Board held a meeting that included the adoption of the agenda and updates from board members regarding school events such as parades and games. The superintendent's report highlighted ongoing facility maintenance, partnerships with organizations like Re-imagining Schools and Grand Canyon University, and a generous donation from the Elks Club. The meeting also featured the introduction of the new Apache Junction High School principal, the recognition of students achieving academic success on Advanced Placement exams, and the honoring of various volunteers, staff members, and students of the month from both Desert Vista Elementary School and the high school.
The meeting centered on the discussion of an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement for a dual enrollment program with Central Arizona College, allowing students to earn college credit while enrolled in high school. The Board also addressed a necessary budget revision to align financial reporting with maintenance of effort and eligibility requirements for a federal grant, which is essential for funding special education staffing and resources.
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Track Apache Junction Unified School District 43 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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