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District says IEP services are district responsibility; outside providers curtailed after legal review; special-education supervisor resigns
Summary
District staff told the Octorara Area School District board that behavioral and therapeutic supports required by students' Individualized Education Programs are the district's responsibility, not external providers; the district cited Title 22 and Board Policy 146. The board also accepted the resignation of the supervisor of special education.
District administrators told the Octorara Area School District board that services specified in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) — including personal care assistants (PCAs) and behavioral health supports — are the obligation of the district and not the responsibility of families or outside vendors.
During discussion of the contract with CCRN Educational Support Services for PCA and bus-aid services, a board member asked whether CCRN was changing services or only submitting updated rates. A district staff member replied, “This is just their annual contract.” The staff member said the district currently employs two CCRN employees as bus aides but retains the option to use additional personnel from the provider if needed; the…
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