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Board approves consent agenda; administrators say Tesla parking lease remains $25,000/month and ESAs reflect bundled services
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda 9-0. Administrators said the Tesla parking-license amendment continues to yield $25,000 a month (not specifically budgeted) and explained that education service agreements and approved private-school placements bundle tuition and related services, accounting for high per-student costs.
The Tredyffrin-Easttown School Board approved its consent agenda by voice vote, 9-0, on Aug. 26. The consent package included an amendment to a Tesla parking license and multiple education service agreements (ESAs) and approved private-school contracts discussed during public comment.
A public commenter, Maura Redmond, asked whether revenue from the second amendment to the Tesla parking license was budgeted and how much the district would receive under the amendment. An administrator replied that the lease revenue "is the same as what it currently is, which is $25,000 a month," and noted the amount was not specifically budgeted.
Redmond also questioned the district's process for selecting approved private schools and controlling costs after citing ESAs totaling roughly $288,000 for three students ($124,000 on the current agenda plus previously approved $158,970 and $85,000). Ms. Nicole Roy explained that ESAs and placements are individualized based on student needs and that the amounts reflect bundled services — including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, counseling and nursing — required to provide a free appropriate public education.
The board took the consent agenda as a single motion, which was moved and seconded; the president called the voice vote and announced the motion carried, "Ayes have it 9 0." No roll-call votes were recorded in the transcript.
The board also acknowledged donations from the Devon Elementary PTO: lobby furniture valued at $4,600 and supply boxes for students.
