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Board approves one-time Neola policy services drafting fee despite budget concerns
Summary
The board voted to enter a policy-services agreement with Neola for comprehensive drafting at a one-time fee of $28,250 and discussed budget timing and future oversight.
The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board of Education approved a contract to obtain policy services from Neola, including a comprehensive one-time drafting fee of $28,250, at its May 12 meeting.
Meredith Whitman moved to approve entering into the agreement with Neola for policy services; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The transcript records discussion from board members who endorsed the services as a way to update and organize district policies but also expressed concern about cost and ongoing fees.
Board members questioned timing and budget source. A board member asked whether the contract would come out of interest earnings; staff confirmed the one-time drafting fee would utilize one-time interest revenue. Board members also noted a potential price increase for the comprehensive service starting July 1 that would add approximately $7,000 if not approved before that date.
Members also anticipated some legal fees tied to custom district policies and discussed creating a policy oversight committee to work with Neola and district administration. The motion passed; implementation tasks and oversight were directed to district administration.
