Groveport Madison approves $151,000 Solution Tree contract for districtwide professional development
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Summary
The board approved an on-site Solution Tree professional development contract (two‑day summit plus six embedded days) estimated at about $151,000; the district plans to sell additional seats to offset costs and hopes the work will build district leadership capacity.
The Groveport Madison Schools Board of Education approved a time‑sensitive contract with Solution Tree to host a districtwide professional development summit and follow‑up embedded days.
Superintendent (speaker 3) said the contract includes a two‑day August summit for up to 450 attendees (the district intends to reserve seats for staff and market about 100 seats to other districts) and six embedded professional learning days during the school year, along with facilitator support and books for attendees. The superintendent described the program as an opportunity to build leadership capacity and stronger MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and PLC (professional learning community) practices districtwide.
A representative of the PD team (speaker 11) said recent out‑of‑district trips for small groups cost roughly $35,000 for 22 people, arguing that an on‑site summit for hundreds of staff could be more economical and build local capacity. The superintendent said the total contract value was presented at about $151,000 and that revenue from selling additional seats could offset some cost.
Board members discussed whether to approve the contract at the meeting given timing requirements; they approved the superintendent's recommendation so planning, contracting and marketing could proceed.
Why it matters: The contract represents a meaningful investment in district professional learning aimed at building capacity and may be partially offset by revenue. Board members flagged timing and cost but also highlighted potential benefits for teacher leadership and recruitment.
Next steps: The district will finalize contract dates and begin planning logistics and marketing to potential outside districts; staff will report back on registration and revenue efforts.