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Board approves multiple vendors for special-education services under one-year contracts
Summary
After reviewing proposals, staff recommended and the board approved multiple vendors (Best Life Therapy, Sunbelt Staffing, Orange Tree, Ameragus, PDS) for special-education instructional and related services; initial contracts run 07/01/2026–06/30/2027 with option for renewals.
District staff recommended approval of multiple vendors to provide special-education instructional and related services, and the board approved the recommendations by voice vote.
A presenter said Best Life Therapy, Sunbelt Staffing, Orange Tree (listed as Orange Tree/Orange Street in packet), Ameragus and PDS are being recommended and that multiple vendors may be used as needed to meet assessment-driven student needs. The presenter said the initial contract period, pending superintendent approval, would run from 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2027 with the option for three one-year renewals also subject to superintendent approval.
Board members asked whether multiple companies were being recommended for speech and occupational therapy to ensure coverage; the presenter confirmed that multiple companies were recommended so the district could call on additional vendors if one vendor could not meet all needs. The board then voted to approve the list of recommended companies.
No contract dollar amounts were discussed during the meeting; staff said specific contract terms and superintendent approval would follow as part of the procurement process.
