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Board questions cost of sign‑language interpreting; staff says contracting remains cheaper than hiring
Summary
Trustees asked whether the district should hire in‑house interpreters or continue contracting; staff said current contracting remains less expensive even after accounting for benefits and that demand fluctuates by student need.
Board members on Sept. 9 asked whether the district should employ full‑time sign‑language interpreters rather than continue contracting outside firms. A staff member in special services said the district had considered the tradeoff and that contracting remains less costly when benefits are included.
“We bill us per hour. And within the bill per hour, we are…
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