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William Penn SD to contract with DCIU for special‑education leadership; parents and staff voice concerns about costs and services
Summary
The board approved an agreement with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) to provide a director of special education and an outsourced supervisor under a hybrid model. Public commenters asked for clarification about costs, training and continuity of speech and related services.
The William Penn School District board approved an agreement with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) to provide special education and pupil‑services leadership under a hybrid outsourcing model, the administration said during the May 27 meeting.
Why it matters: Parents and teachers warned the board that the district’s students with special needs rely on consistent case management and related services. Commenters asked how outsourcing will affect speech therapy capacity, compensatory services and day‑to‑day IEP implementation.
Contract details as presented at the meeting: The contract packet lists a director of special education and a supervisor of special education among the outsourced positions. The figures discussed in public comment cited a director salary and benefits of $222,204 and a supervisor figure of $182,383; that combined amount was discussed during Q&A as roughly $404,587 for the two positions (agenda…
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