School committee approves in‑district hire of 1:1 registered nurse to replace contracted nursing
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Summary
The committee voted 5–0 to hire Sarah Gordon as a district 1:1 registered nurse to replace contract nursing for a medically complex student; administrators said the change will improve continuity of care and save money.
The Stoughton School Committee unanimously approved hiring Sarah Gordon as a district 1:1 registered nurse at its Sept. 23 meeting, replacing an outside contract nurse who had served a medically complex student.
Nut graf: District officials said moving the role from contracted services to an in‑district position improves continuity of care, supports attendance for a medically complex student and is expected to reduce expense compared with the prior contract model.
Director of Health Services Danielle Gallon described the recommendation as a response to a specific student’s ongoing medical needs. Gallon said per‑diem nurses had been training and providing coverage and that converting the role to a district hire would “save significant money and move to in‑district registered nurse to care for this child.”
Human‑resources and committee members who participated in the interview panel praised Gordon’s experience. The committee motion to hire was made by Armando and seconded by Jen Sears; the roll‑call vote was 5–0 in favor.
Ending: Gordon will take the 1:1 assignment; district staff noted the position was previously covered under contracted services rather than a new budget line and will continue to report staffing updates to the committee.
