Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Groton Public Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Mystic
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,009
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0901770
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
979.41
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 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 Groton Public Schools
The Board discussed concerns regarding the robotics program, including team branding and budget allocations. The meeting featured reports from the student liaison on school start activities and safety protocols, as well as an overview of district data by the administration. Reports were provided on year-to-date financials, facilities projects, and healthcare. The Board took action on several policies, including those for food service charging, facility use, and parent involvement. Additionally, the Board approved FY26 budget transfers and out-of-district tuition rates, and discussed the potential implementation of a cashless system.
The meeting involved discussions on two grant programs aimed at enhancing student outcomes. The Board reviewed the details of the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program (LEAP) grant, which provides funding to improve attendance rates at Fitch High School through a home visit initiative. Additionally, the Board discussed a high-dosage tutoring grant designated for hiring math tutors to support eighth-grade students. The agenda also included a discussion on ELA tier 2 and tier 3 interventions and the pre-referral process for special education.
The committee held a meeting to address facility needs, particularly regarding the space limitations at the middle school. Key topics included the lack of dedicated space for specific instructional needs, such as an auditorium, gym, and additional classrooms. Discussions centered on the operational challenges caused by room sharing, including the impact on science and STEM instruction, the constraints of sharing special education resource rooms, and the difficulties in accommodating students requiring breaks or small group testing. The committee also examined current facility usage, including the cafeteria and breakout spaces, and explored the potential need for additional classroom capacity given the increased student population and special education requirements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Groton Public Schools 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 Groton Public Schools.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
