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Kent School District board votes down proposed consultant‑contracts policy after public concern over oversight
Summary
After public comment raising conflict‑of‑interest and transparency concerns, the board voted 0‑5 against adopting the proposed Policy 50.50 on contracts, saying changes need further clarification and cross‑references to existing purchasing thresholds.
The Kent School District Board voted unanimously against adopting a proposed consultant‑contracts policy after members raised unresolved questions about oversight, compensation limits and cross‑references to existing procurement rules.
At the board’s third reading of Policy 50.50 (Contracts), a public commenter urged the board to reinstate a consultant compensation cap and require board approval for consultant contracts to avoid conflicts of interest and improve fiscal accountability. “The final board policy 50 50 prioritizes…
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