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Huntsville School District staff say outsourcing custodial services under review amid staffing shortages, possible six‑figure savings
Summary
District maintenance staff told the board they are exploring outsourcing custodial services to address understaffing and reduce costs, citing a preliminary estimate of about $140,000 in savings. Staff said contractor proposals could change employee retirement eligibility and benefits; no action was requested at the meeting.
District maintenance staff told trustees at a meeting that they are investigating contracting out custodial services after chronic understaffing and mounting facilities needs, and that preliminary estimates indicate potential six‑figure savings.
The presentation, delivered by a district staff member, said the custodial group has 24 assigned positions, 21 of them filled, with one employee on extended leave. "We just don't have much options. I mean, we're running short handed," the staff member said. They said summer floor maintenance in particular has strained available personnel and that outsourcing could add floor technicians, allow deeper cleaning during breaks and free maintenance staff for other tasks.
The staff member said they began outreach after attending a…
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