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Board weighs hiring full‑time athletic trainers for every high school and options to offset cost
Summary
Staff proposed hiring 13 full‑time certified athletic trainers at a net FY27 cost of roughly $1.26 million (total $1.82M replacing contracted coverage); the board discussed fee‑for‑service options (estimated ~$250 per athlete), recruitment challenges and phased hiring alternatives.
Howard County Public Schools staff proposed adding full‑time certified athletic trainers for each comprehensive high school as part of Priority 2 investments in student belonging and well‑being.
Jen Robinson, the district's chief schools officer, described the current contracted model (8 contracted trainers covering 13 high schools) and said employing trainers directly would provide more consistent coverage. "Employing athletic trainers directly within the school system offers the best opportunity to close the gap in athletic trainer services under the current model," Robinson said.
Staff…
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