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Board approves $182,359.87 contract with Proximity Learning to fill three teaching positions
Summary
Lindop School District 92 contracted Proximity Learning for $182,359.87 to secure a Spanish teacher, a science teacher and a Transitional Bilingual Educator for 2025–26 amid an ongoing teacher shortage.
The Lindop School District 92 board voted Aug. 19 to enter a contract with Proximity Learning worth $182,359.87 to provide one Spanish teacher, one science teacher and one Transitional Bilingual Educator for the 2025–26 school year.
Board member Mr. Hannah made the motion and Ms. Griffin seconded it. Interim Superintendent Dr. Betz told the board the contract is necessary because of current teacher shortages; she said the district will continue recruiting qualified candidates while using contracted teachers to cover openings. The motion passed unanimously.
The contract amount and the specific positions were recorded in the meeting minutes; the board did not provide in-meeting detail about contract length beyond the 2025–26 school year or the vendor’s staffing model. Implementation will proceed while district staff continue active recruitment.
