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Board hears problems with custodial and transportation staffing, tradeoffs of contracted services
Summary
Board members and staff discussed persistent custodial and transportation staffing shortages that led the district to use a custodial contract. Staff said contracts supply equipment and cleaning supplies but cost more than in-house labor; the district reported it will stop using contract subs and continue hiring where applicants apply.
Board discussion turned to ongoing custodial and contracted‑services difficulties, long‑standing vacancies and how the district is balancing cost, service and available labor.
Several board members and staff described a tight local labor market for custodians and bus drivers. Operations staff said the district contracted custodial services after repeated vacancies and difficulty finding applicants; the contract bundles supplies and equipment as part of the service. The district reported the custodial contract is annual and includes renewal…
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