Board to consider $7,250 consulting agreement with TAME for cultural competency and engagement support

Board member Missus Neese moved to add a consulting agreement with TAME for the 2025–26 school year to the legislative meeting agenda during the Oct. 2 committee meeting. Neese said the contract would provide direct support to the director of student and community engagement through advising and consultation — in person, via Zoom or otherwise — for implementing cultural competency and "do no harm" strategies within that director’s responsibilities. The district would pay a fee not to exceed $7,250, payable by periodic invoicing determined by TAME. Missus Dee Spade seconded the motion, and the committee voted by voice to add the item to the legislative agenda.

Why it matters: the agreement frames a district‑level initiative to support cultural competency work and outlines a capped consulting fee; the contract would delegate hours and invoicing schedules to TAME but hold the district to the not‑to‑exceed amount.

Next steps: the proposed consulting agreement will be presented at the legislative meeting for formal consideration and possible approval.