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District to contract Telespeech Therapy after SLP retirement to maintain IEP services
Summary
Unable to hire a replacement Speech-Language Pathologist, the district approved a contract with Telespeech Therapy, Inc. to provide an in-person Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant and online SLP case management so students on IEPs continue to receive required services.
Mrs. Lambert told the board the district had not been able to hire a Speech-Language Pathologist to replace the staff member who retired at the end of the 202425 school year and that the district is legally required to provide speech/language services for students with IEPs. To meet obligations, the district will contract with Telespeech Therapy, Inc., which will provide an in-person Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for direct services and an online Speech-Language Pathologist for case management.
The board approved the service agreement by unanimous vote. The minutes do not specify the contract's dollar amount or the provider's start date; those details appear to be recorded in the contract document rather than the meeting minutes.
