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Cannon County board discusses athletic-trainer vacancy, grant options and cost estimates
Summary
Board members were told a contractor (Star Therapy) is no longer providing athletic-trainer services; staff said they are hunting for replacements, have contacted a Corey Stringer Institute grant, and discussed hourly and annual cost estimates but recorded no hiring decision.
The Cannon County Board of Education discussed an athletic trainer vacancy after Star Therapy stopped contracting with the district. Staff and board members said they had contacted the Corey Stringer Institute and Innovate (grant channels) to pursue grant funding to pay for an athletic trainer in districts that lack one.
Staff reported difficulty locating the grant application and said they continue to pursue it. Members discussed options: contracting with a vendor (one consultant quoted rates around $64/hour with contract proposals in the $55–$87/hour range), recruiting local candidates, or hiring an in-house trainer. One figure cited in the discussion was approximately $32,000 per year as a ballpark cost for the role; other speakers noted hourly options and the possibility of different contractual models.
Board members said they would continue searching and try to identify candidates or contractors who can cover athletic seasons; no formal contract award or hiring vote was recorded in the provided transcript. The discussion also noted local constraints—Star Therapy cut back services and some regional providers may no longer offer services—so the board expects further outreach and grant follow-up before making a commitment.
