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Board asks for presentation from staffing consultant after divided debate over $12,000 study
Summary
After debate over whether to conduct an in-house staffing review or hire an outside firm, the Keystone Central board voted to request a presentation from the proposed consultant (not-to-exceed $12,000) before deciding on contracting for a staffing study to address enrollment declines.
The Keystone Central School District board debated whether to hire an outside staffing consultant to review district staffing in light of an enrollment decline of about 450 students over five years.
Superintendent Dr. Redmond described a recommended contract not-to-exceed $12,000 with an outside firm (identified in the packet with variable spellings: Devapour/Devapar/DEVERCORP) to provide an independent staffing assessment and recommendations for right-sizing positions. He said the external review would offer a view free of perceived internal bias and could deliver recommendations in time to allow affected staff to pursue other employment if reductions were needed.
Some board members opposed spending for an external review, urging internal options or competitive bids; others said a fresh set of eyes had saved money for other districts and could be cost-effective. Concerns were raised about the lack of competing proposals; the superintendent said he had sought others but received no timely responses.
The board voted (roll call) on a motion to determine whether the board desired a presentation by the firm; the motion passed (5 yes, 3 no), meaning administration will arrange for the consultant to make a presentation to the board before a final contracting decision.
Next steps: administration will schedule the consultant's presentation and return to the board for a vote; the personnel committee will be involved in subsequent discussions if the board approves a study.
