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Board split on hiring third-party staffing consultant; one quote estimates $20,000 cost
Summary
Administrators proposed a third-party staffing evaluation to identify staffing efficiencies; some board members questioned whether it duplicates superintendent and HR responsibilities and whether the district can afford the cost during fiscal strain.
Keystone Central administrators proposed hiring a third-party firm to evaluate staffing districtwide; the finance committee heard estimates and debated the value and cost of outside analysis.
Frank, an administrator who presented the concept, said an external review would examine class sizes, administrative structure and nonprofessional staff across the district and provide recommendations for staffing changes tied to building counts and projected enrollment. He told the committee the work would examine “class sizes, administrative structure, our nonprofessional staff, our operational staff, kitchen, PSO, everything.”
Frank said he had solicited three organizations and received one quote around $20,000. He said the goal is an objective view that might recommend specific staffing changes that could yield savings: “If we can gain 1 or 2 staff members…that we would get sort of paid back, that amount of money.”
Several board members questioned the need for an outside review. Board member Chris asked, “That isn't that his job? That would be the superintendent's job to know what the staffing levels are and where they need to be. Why pay an outside entity to do it?” Board member Elizabeth said the board has an HR department and suggested the superintendent and HR prepare a staffing flowchart and data package for board review; she also noted fiscal constraints and said, “considering we are heading towards insolvency, I think only things on priority should be spent.”
Other members supported hearing proposals. Board member Jeff said he would be “willing to listen” to proposals and to bring quotes to the full board for consideration. The committee did not authorize spending at the meeting; Frank said he would return with additional quotes and more detail before the item goes to the full board.
