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Board approves budget optimization contract after discussion over in-house ability
Summary
The school board approved a budget optimization contract (professional services) with an outside firm, with board members questioning why the work could not be done in-house and district leaders saying the vendor brings specialized expertise and a track record the district lacks internally.
The Metropolitan School District of Martinsville board approved a budget optimization proposal to engage outside professional services for a district-wide efficiency review.
Board members raised questions about whether the district could perform the review internally and about the cost. One board member asked why the work could not be done in-house, citing the expense of contracting the outside firm. District leaders responded that the firm offers specialized tools, experience and…
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