Board approves contract increases and adjustments for student services
Trustees approved increases and budget adjustments for Rea Health and See Change Therapy and a non-fiscal amendment for Swing Education to maintain substitute coverage, with staff explaining variability in special-education needs and the district's goals to expand internal substitute staffing.
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The board approved a set of contract changes intended to maintain and expand services for students with special needs and to ensure classroom coverage. Director Burton said the Rea Health contract increase will cover leaves and additional services, and the board asked how the district will budget for variable special-education costs. "With special education, unfortunately, we can never know for sure what services will be needed," Director Burton said, noting IEP-driven changes can occur midyear.
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