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Board discusses using ESI to retain retired staff in hard-to-fill roles
Summary
The board received information on contracting with ESI to retain two retired employees in hard-to-fill positions, debated the fee structure and hard-to-fill stipends, and deferred formal approval to a later meeting as the item was informational.
Board members discussed the practice of contracting through ESI so retired employees can return to work in the district. Superintendent Doctor Jay explained that ESI employs the retirees and the district contracts with ESI to retain employees in hard-to-fill roles; the arrangement preserves salaries while the district pays an ESI fee to engage the retiree.
Members praised continuity for students but expressed concern that ESI takes a substantial portion of stipends and fees (one board member noted ESI—s apparent cut of about $15,000 and $17,500 on two contracts and questioned whether the district should instead raise its own in-house pay for hard-to-fill positions). Doctor Jay said the approach helps keep veteran educators in place and acknowledged the district will explore alternatives—particularly on special education positions—to avoid paying an outside company's overhead when possible.
This item was presented as information and discussion (not approved at this meeting). The board asked staff to return with finalized recommendation at a subsequent meeting and to compare internal versus contracted cost/benefit for continuity and budget impact.
