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Board previews emergency athletic‑trainer contract with Eastern Suburban Sports Medical Center
Summary
Administrators presented an urgent, time‑sensitive agreement with Eastern Suburban Sports Medical Center (ESSMC) to provide athletic training services starting immediately; the contract will be voted retroactively to allow services to begin prior to the next meeting.
Administrators told the board they had secured a time‑sensitive agreement with Eastern Suburban Sports Medical Center (ESSMC) to provide athletic‑training services starting the following week and that the board would consider the contract retroactively at the voting meeting.
Board members asked whether ESSMC is affiliated with larger hospital systems and how referrals would work if a student needs follow‑up care. Administration said the service is a stand‑alone trainer service and that referral pathways exist but that final details would be provided in writing. "I'll get you some information in the referral process," an administrator said in response to board questions about concussion follow‑up and clearance to return to play.
Administrators also noted other standing agreements the board would consider, including annual contracts with local service providers for special‑education placements and athletic medical coverage. The board did not take a vote at the study session but indicated the ESSMC contract would be on the upcoming voting agenda and that administrators would supply additional referral and provider information in advance.
