Board reviews multiple contracts including LearnWell, photo vendors and interpreter services; approves trip with scholarship funding for students

Committee staff reviewed a package of contracts for services across district programs. Highlights included:

- LearnWell: a contract for educational services in medical placements billed at $61.55 per hour, described by the contracts presenter (Speaker 4). "Cost is $61.55 per hour for those, educational services," the presenter said.

- Photography: a district‑wide K–8 agreement with Christmas City Studio (local vendor) for picture days and event photography; the high school will continue with a separate vendor (Legacy Photos). The change was described as intended to provide more competitive options for families.

- Graduation services: contracts with Grad Images (graduation photography) and Lehigh Valley Events (stage and production). Staff noted a three‑year agreement with Lehigh Valley Events can waive the $2,000 rain‑date fee per date if conditions are met.

- Deaf/Hearing interpreters: the district will contract with a Deaf/Hearing Communication Center for on‑call sign‑language interpreters at a rate cited as $85 per hour. The presenter said the intermediate unit previously provided the service but now outsources to the same vendor.

- Scholastic Book Fairs and the Museum of the American Revolution field trip: staff said North Middle School will host a December Scholastic book fair (the school retains a share of sales) and that South Middle School has a museum trip on April 14 with adult admissions ($72 each) paid from a student activity account while a museum scholarship covers student admission.

Board members asked routine process questions (which schools the contracts cover, past vendor use and cost implications). Staff committed to follow up on details where principals handle building‑level arrangements. No controversial contract votes occurred at the meeting; staff will return with any requested clarifications.