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Board discusses cost differences, optional evaluation add-on and use of current budget for search

Vernonia School District 47J Board of Directors · March 5, 2026
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Summary

Board members weighed a higher GLS fee against a cheaper OSBA alternative, discussed added tag-on costs and an optional $600 facilitated evaluation; staff said the search cost will come from the current year's budget and reduce the ending fund balance.

Board members compared GLS's comprehensive proposal to a lower-cost option from OSBA and noted the difference in headline price (about $540) while cautioning that OSBA could lead to tag-on costs or less hands-on support. One board member said past OSBA searches produced candidates the board deemed inappropriate.

The GLS team confirmed an optional facilitated superintendent evaluation (a 360-style facilitated review between the board and the new superintendent) would be available for a flat fee of about $600. District staff told the board the cost of the search will come from the current fiscal year budget and will be taken from the district's ending fund balance; staff said funds are available.