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Benton County Board of Education approves contracts, budget adjustments and prepares for school start
Summary
The Benton County Board of Education approved renewals for benefit and E-rate service contracts, a package of policy changes and budget resolutions reallocating funds for teacher bonuses and an Innovative School Model; the director reported on hires, facilities work and school‑start readiness.
The Benton County Board of Education on Aug. 1 approved several administrative contracts and budget amendments and received a director’s report on staffing and facilities as schools prepare to open.
The board voted to renew the Gallagher Consulting agreement, which the board was told manages the district’s non‑health benefit programs including short‑ and long‑term disability. A presenter described the relationship as long‑running and said the renewal carries no direct out‑of‑pocket cost to the district. The motion passed by voice vote (recorded as 10 yes).
Board members also approved an amendment with EPIC Communications for E‑rate filing services. The presenter said EPIC prepares the district’s E‑rate filings and that the E‑rate discounts cover a substantial portion of the district’s internet costs (presenter estimated about 75 percent). The amendment was approved by voice vote (recorded as 10 yes).
On policy matters, the education policy committee recommended pulling Policy 1.1021…
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