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Board tables payroll vendor decision after concerns over upfront licensing and timing
Summary
Board members debated replacing Paycom with a new payroll/finance vendor; administrators argued long-term savings but one member urged tabling ahead of a planned referendum. A motion to table the item was moved and carried; the board will revisit the matter at a work session and at the Jan. 22 meeting.
The superintendent and finance committee presented a proposal to replace Paycom, arguing a new vendor would reduce ongoing "piecemeal" charges and save money over time. The move was described as a way to reduce recurring monthly spikes and to centralize financial services. The superintendent noted committee review and said quotes were shared with board members.
Board member (speaker S8) pushed back on timing and near-term spending, saying, "I think this needs to be tabled right now." After extended discussion about initial licensing fees, training and the district's need to balance large upcoming spending decisions, a motion to table the vendor selection was moved, seconded and carried; the board scheduled a work session to follow up and planned to revisit the decision at the next meeting or a special session.
