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Board approves temporary HR support and consulting agreement to revamp hiring; both items budget‑neutral
Summary
The board approved a temporary HR staffing agreement with a foundation at set hourly rates (not to exceed $40,000) and a consulting agreement to revise competency‑based hiring practices (not to exceed $100,000); the administration described both as budget neutral.
On Sept. 29 the West Chester Area School District board approved two personnel‑related agreements presented by the administration: a temporary HR staffing arrangement and a consulting engagement to support competency‑based hiring improvements.
The first agreement approves temporary HR support from a foundation (listed in the motion as "Foundation's Inc.") at an employee pay rate of $50 per hour and a bill rate of $65 per hour, not to exceed $40,000 per year. During discussion a board member asked how the item would affect the budget; staff responded that the item is budget neutral and covered within existing allocations.
The second agreement authorizes Allen & Mine Partners LLC (transcript spelling) to assist the district with revamping competency‑based hiring decisions at a rate of $800 per day, not to exceed $100,000 per year. The motion passed on a voice vote. The administration said both engagements are budget neutral and will be paid from existing funds.
Board members approved the personnel recommendations and both contract motions without roll‑call tallies recorded in the meeting transcript. The administration will proceed with vendor engagement and will return updates as required by district procurement and oversight procedures.
