Funding Opportunities With recent funding of $29 million in federal grants and $8.63 million in rebate funding for clean school buses, Baltimore County Public Schools demonstrates an investment in improving infrastructure and resources, presenting an opportunity for vendors specializing in educational technology, transportation solutions, and school infrastructure.
Safety and Security Solutions By signing on with CENTEGIX Safety Blueprint for enhanced safety protocols, BCPS shows a commitment to student well-being. This indicates a potential need for security technology providers, emergency response systems, and safety training services within the education sector.
Healthcare Partnerships The partnership with Cigna Healthcare to offer the Cigna School Support Line emphasizes BCPS's focus on mental health and well-being support for students, families, and staff. This partnership signals an opportunity for healthcare service providers, mental health support organizations, and telehealth platforms to engage with BCPS.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives By launching the 'Growing Our Own' scholarship program to empower BIPOC STEM teachers, BCPS showcases a commitment to diversity in education. This initiative opens doors for educational recruitment firms, diversity training providers, and STEM education organizations to collaborate with BCPS.
Digital Transformation Needs Utilizing technology such as Cloudflare CDN, Windows Server, and the HSTS protocol, BCPS demonstrates a reliance on digital infrastructure. Tech companies offering cybersecurity solutions, cloud services, and IT support can explore opportunities to provide technology upgrades and digital transformation services to BCPS.