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Summers County board approves several consultant MOUs for mentorship and student supports
Summary
The Summers County Board of Education on July 23 approved memoranda of understanding to secure mentorship and support services, including a CSBO mentor paid from state funds, a LifeWorks behavioral-services contract and individual consultants for special education and school leadership support.
The Summers County Board of Education voted July 23 to approve multiple memoranda of understanding for consultants and mentorship services aimed at strengthening district operations and student supports.
The board approved an MOU with the education consulting team to provide a chief school business official (CSBO) mentor. The superintendent said the state is funding a mandatory three-year mentor program; the proposal before the board was for $20,000 per year and the superintendent said the grant would cover the cost. The board approved the MOU by a 5–0 vote.
The board also approved an MOU with LifeWorks to provide behavioral-health services and training, with Dr. Holler named as the primary provider. Board members said Dr. Holler had been well received in prior visits and that the arrangement is similar to last year’s engagement.
Separately, the board approved MOUs with Savannah Casey and Ron Cantley. The Savannah Casey agreement, described as cohort support that will help bridge local staff until certification, was adjusted to clarify the hourly rate and was approved at $60 per hour not to exceed $20,000 per year. The Ron Cantley MOU covers mentoring for principals at the high school and Jumping Branch under CSI-designated funds; board members emphasized the role would mentor principals and not duplicate other services.
Board members framed the measures as short- and medium-term supports to address staff turnover, provide day-to-day operational help and strengthen school leadership. The superintendent said the mentorship funding is meant to reduce the administrative burden and meet state reporting requirements.
Next steps: contracts will be finalized per the approved terms; the superintendent and staff will follow up with implementation and periodic reports to the board.
