Board hears request for $114,000 occupational therapy contract; action deferred to work session
District staff presented a proposed contract for occupational therapy services totaling $114,000 for the year to secure a full‑time occupational therapist; board members asked for the contract text in the board packet and the matter was deferred for action at a work session so members can review the agreement.
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District staff presented a proposed contract on July 10 to purchase occupational therapy services for the coming year, with an annual value of $114,000 for a full‑time occupational therapist. The presenter said the contract would fund a licensed occupational therapist working the equivalent of the district's licensed calendar but without paid holidays, sick leave or personal leave; staff said substitute coverage for an absent therapist is not guaranteed given workforce shortages.
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