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Waukegan board delays renewal of $90,000 safety consultant agreement amid concerns about redundancy and cost
Summary
Board members debated renewal of a safety and security consultant agreement with RJ Harris and Associates, raising questions about overlapping duties, monthly cost and measurable results. The committee asked staff to provide training logs, audits and cost-savings analysis before the item returns to the board.
Waukegan CUSD 60 trustees on the Operational Services Committee on April 15 paused consideration of a proposed renewal of the district’s safety and security consultant agreement with RJ Harris and Associates, citing concerns about overlapping duties, contract cost and limited documentation of outcomes.
The committee requested detailed evidence of the consultant’s work and cost savings before voting. "I can't support it. It's redundancy," board member Miss Hannah said during the discussion, adding that the funds might be better used to hire additional safety officers. Board members also asked for a clearer breakdown of past trainings, audits and liaison work the firm has delivered.
The renewal under discussion would continue a fixed-price scope of work that includes…
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