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Board hears update on LIU budget, restructuring and potential to return special-education classrooms in-district
Summary
Board members said the LIU (intermediate unit) is restructuring; the district may bring some special-education classrooms back in-house to save money and retain staffing control. The LIU budget will be an action item at the next meeting.
Board members discussed the LIU general operating budget as an informational item and raised a request to have a representative from the LIU present details of a reported restructuring.
The nut graf: staff and board members said the LIU is shifting parts of its services and the district could recapture some special-education programming — opening classes locally rather than sending students to other districts — which may save money and keep students in district buildings.
Belinda, a district staff member, said the LIU budget is on the annual renewal process and that the district pays for LIU services based on utilization. "We end up only paying for what we utilize," she said, describing the reconciliation practice at year-end. Another board member reported that information from comprehensive planning breakout sessions indicated the LIU is moving toward consulting and instructional-technology services, and that recalling some special-education classes could be fiscally sensible and keep students in district buildings.
Board members asked that an LIU executive or director attend a future meeting to explain the restructuring and budget implications so the board can assess fiscal and operational effects. The LIU general operating budget will appear as an action item at the next meeting for formal approval, and staff reminded trustees that the district pays based on services used and reconciles at year-end.
