PersonnelPayroll and PensionDetected Aug 1, 2026

Cardinal Local Schools issued a two-year administrative contract for a Student Support Supervisor role tied to the head football coach assignment. The contract runs from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028 with a starting salary of $62,424 and standard district benefits. This is primarily a personnel move, but it signals a defined student support function that may influence future needs for student services tools, data systems, and related training.

Contract termination is linked to continued employment as Head Football Coach under a supplemental contract approved January 28, 2026.

Cardinal Local SchoolsStudent Support Supervisor contract

Why this matters for vendors

Pre-RFP signals like this typically surface 6–18 months before a formal RFP is posted. Vendors who engage during the planning window help shape requirements, build relationships with decision-makers, and position ahead of the competition before the solicitation goes public.

Payroll and Pension

Where this sits in the buying cycle

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

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Award & contract

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About this pre-RFP signal

What is a pre-RFP signal?

A pre-RFP signal is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on signals gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

When will Cardinal Local Schools issue an RFP for this project?

Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks Cardinal Local Schools's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

How can vendors engage with Cardinal Local Schools before the RFP is published?

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