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Adelanto board approves $50,000 governance contract with HYA despite objections over timing
Summary
The Adelanto Elementary School District board voted to hire HYA for governance coaching and a fractional chief-of-staff model at a base cost of $50,000; supporters said the work could reduce long-term legal costs and mend fractured board dynamics, while critics said funds should prioritize staff benefits amid ongoing labor impasse.
The Adelanto Elementary School District board voted to approve a governance consulting agreement with HYA (Hazard Young, Tia Associates) after a lengthy public and trustee debate. Supporters framed the contract as focused on board governance — assessments, 1-on-1 interviews, tailored workshops and a ‘fractional chief of staff’ — and argued the work would help clarify roles, improve decision-making and ultimately save money on legal fees.
Clerk Stephanie Webster, who moved the item, said HYA’s approach is narrowly targeted at governance and that the district has few…
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