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Board approves contracts with Waseca for birth-to-2 occupational and speech services
Summary
The board approved agreements for summer birth-to-2 occupational and speech services with providers from Waseca: occupational therapists at $40.72 per hour plus benefits (up to six hours) and a June–July speech-language contract covering the same program area.
The Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School Board approved two separate service agreements to cover birth-to-2 occupational and speech services for summer coverage. Superintendent explained the contracts fill gaps because district year-round contracts cover the school year only.
Regarding occupational therapy, the superintendent said coverage is "up to 6 hours" during the summer at a rate of $40.72 per hour plus benefits. A motion to approve the agreement with Waseca providers passed after a motion by Kevin Bourne and a second by Dave Olsen. The board then approved a June–July speech and language pathologist contract; the superintendent said one of the therapists from Waseca had been covering the work and the board approved short-term coverage to ensure continuity of services.
Board members signaled support and voted unanimously on both agreements. The superintendent said the arrangements are limited-term summer coverages consistent with existing contractual boundaries and that the district will continue to monitor staffing for the upcoming school year.
