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Board hears SLP staffing gap; administration exploring hybrid virtual/in-person model
Summary
Administrators reported an unfilled speech-language pathologist (SLP) vacancy and presented options including contracting through CISA or using a hybrid model combining virtual services with a part-time in-person provider; board set a soon personnel meeting to review quotes and options.
Board members were told the district has an ongoing vacancy for a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and has been pursuing quotes to secure services for students. Administrators said they have worked with CISA to get vendor pricing and have also used a virtual provider (Jill Waznjak) this year; the district is exploring a hybrid model that would combine in-person coverage a few days a week with virtual support on other days to cover unmet student needs.
Speakers said options examined so far are likely to increase costs. The administration asked the personnel committee to meet quickly to review quotes and consider creative scheduling so students receive required in-person services where needed. The board scheduled that personnel meeting for the 22nd at 2 p.m.
No formal motion to contract a specific provider was recorded in the meeting minutes; board members asked staff to bring quotes and staffing proposals to the upcoming personnel meeting for a decision.
