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Board hears request to continue contracting out occupational, therapy and other special education services for 2025-26
Summary
Staff requested board approval to contract with outside agencies for occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral services, school psychologists, vision services and a special education attorney for the 2025–26 school year because the district lacks in-house capacity for several services.
Cannon County staff told the board they plan to continue contracting with outside agencies for several special education services in the 2025–26 school year and asked for the board’s approval at the workshop Wednesday.
The items listed included occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral services, school psychologists, vision services and a special-education attorney. A staff presenter said the district does not have in-house personnel for all those roles and that contracting is a continuation of current practice.
The presenter told the board she needed approval to proceed with contracts so the district could secure services for students next year. The transcript records the request and explanation but does not show a formal vote or roll-call tally during the workshop.
Board members did not record substantive changes to the scope of services during the discussion. Staff indicated contracts would be year-to-year and would be brought forward for standard procurement and approval processes required by the district.
