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District concludes contracting for sign‑language interpreting remains cost‑effective vs. hiring in‑house
Summary
District staff told the board the current, contracted model for sign‑language interpreting remains cheaper than hiring interpreters as employees because contracting avoids benefit costs and offers flexibility to meet fluctuating student demand.
Board members questioned whether the district should hire sign‑language interpreters as employees rather than rely on contracted firms. District staff explained the current model bills hourly with no employee benefits included; while the district currently has three full‑time contracted interpreters and anticipates adding one more, hiring…
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