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Board approves HR consulting agreement with JD Newberry Consulting LLC; funding tied to K‑8 grant
Summary
The board approved a consulting services agreement with JD Newberry Consulting LLC to perform HR/audit work; members praised the consultant's experience and the contract will be paid from a previously approved K‑8 re‑enrollment/transition grant.
The Flint Board of Education approved a consulting services agreement with JD Newberry Consulting LLC to support human resources review and related services. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote with five yes, one no and one absent.
Board members asked about lodging and travel; the consultant representative explained she resides in Missouri and noted prior K‑12 HR experience. Trustees praised the consultant's background and its potential value for planned staffing and human‑resources planning tied to district initiatives (including a planned new high‑school instructional framework). The board discussed that the contract is grant‑funded and that the K‑8 re‑enrollment/transition grant would cover the consultant costs.
Vote: Secretary Perkins — yes; Trustee Booth — yes; Vice President McIntyre — yes; Trustee Rutherford — no; Trustee King — yes; Trustee Luna — absent; President McNiel — yes. Trustees asked administration to note the funding source on the board resolution for transparency.
The consulting engagement was described by speakers as a critical step to assess current HR capacity, staffing certifications, retention and recruitment needs tied to district growth plans. Administration said the work is grant funded and will support staffing and transition planning as part of the district’s broader instructional initiatives.
