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Board adopts licensed-professional salary schedule for special services
Summary
The board approved a new salary schedule intended to bring licensed professionals (BCBA, OT, speech, psychologist) onto district payroll where feasible and to reduce reliance on agencies; the motion passed on a roll call vote.
The board reviewed a proposal establishing a salary schedule for licensed professional services—positions such as behavior analysts (BCBA), occupational therapists, speech therapists and psychologists. The presenter explained the district's preference to hire some positions directly when possible to improve retention and continuity of services, while recognizing buyout clauses and agency constraints sometimes require contracting.
The board discussed fiscal implications and concluded the change is roughly cost-neutral when employer contributions are considered, but valued for retention. A motion to adopt the salary schedule was moved by the Chair and seconded; the board approved it on a roll call vote. Board members framed the change as a mix of personnel strategy and practical budgeting rather than a major new expenditure.
Implementation: HR and business staff will incorporate the new schedule into hiring and contracting processes and report back on any budget impacts.
