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Board considers ESS addendum to supply substitute nurses during vacancies and call‑offs
Summary
Trustees reviewed an addendum to the ESS staffing agreement to include substitute nurses; questions focused on trial length (six months), licensing (ability to supply LPNs), and how ESS employees appear on the district claims and personnel reports.
The Nov. 10 work session included discussion of an ESS addendum (item 5.03) that would extend the staffing vendor’s services to include substitute nurses. Trustees asked whether the district intended the addendum as a six‑month trial and whether the agency could provide licensed practical nurses (LPNs) rather than only LPN substitutes for other license levels.
A trustee asked about the trial period and whether the addendum on the agenda was limited to six months; counsel and administration said the board previously discussed a trial and asked that the signed contract be reviewed to ensure it reflected the board’s intent. Trustee questions included whether the nurse staffing would be used for call‑offs, to fill vacancies, or both; the board was told it would be used for both situations.
Regarding qualifications, a trustee asked whether staff nurses are LPNs; the administration said the district employs a mix of licensures (one RN lead nurse, LPNs and CNAs at last check) and that the staffing agency indicated it can secure LPNs. Trustees requested assurance they could review the signed contract and invoice drafts to see per‑person hours and costs when ESS bills the district.
No formal vote on the ESS addendum was recorded during the work session; trustees directed staff to ensure the contract term, staffing qualifications and billing details match the board’s expectations before the regular meeting vote.
(Reporting note: the discussion focused on contract scope, licensure levels and trial duration. Specific contract language and costs were not provided in the work session transcript.)
