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Board discusses speech and language services; administration weighing Huddle Up vs. in-person SLP

Rankin School District #98 Board of Education · March 23, 2026
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Summary

Dr. Gordon said the district will meet with Huddle Up and also interview a prospective in-person SLP; he noted a recent short service issue resolved and that an in-person provider is preferred for 2026–27.

During discussion of special services for 2026–27, Dr. Matt Gordon told the board he planned a meeting with Huddle Up, the district's current online speech and language services provider, and noted there had been "a short rough patch" with the vendor this year but that Huddle Up "quickly returned back to being a high-quality provider."

Dr. Gordon said he prefers an in-person SLP and that Principal Nick Beard has an upcoming Zoom interview with a potential in-person provider; he added the district may need to decide soon to meet a timeline for a price break on a new contract. The minutes do not record contract terms, vendor proposals, or a formal decision at this meeting.