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Trustees press staff on contracted behavioral services and Boys & Girls Club costs
Summary
Trustees questioned large contractor payments for behavioral services and two payments to Boys & Girls Club; staff said some contractor hours were to fill gaps left by resignations, that some costs are tied to nonpublic‑school placements and that the district plans to pursue a full‑time behaviorist in 2025–26.
Trustees raised concerns about recurring contract costs for behavioral services and asked whether hiring full‑time staff could reduce those payments. Trustee Wedge said he "counted over a 100,000 on behavior" in recent transactions and asked if a permanent hire could replace contractor spending; staff answered that some contracted work fills temporary gaps from resignations and noted that nonpublic‑school placements also generate separate bills the district must pay.
Trustees also asked about two payments totaling roughly $133,000 to the Boys & Girls Club; staff explained those are ELOP program expenses that fund after‑school services and employee costs. On an equipment lease late fee of $1,433.95, staff said the district attempted to recover the charge if it was an error but paid it to remain in good standing while pursuing a waiver. Trustees requested further detail and said they expect staff to return with options for converting recurring contractor expenditures into district positions where practicable.
