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Board approves consent agenda and an occupational therapy contract to avoid service gaps
Summary
Trustees approved the consent agenda (with one pulled item) and later approved an occupational therapy contract intended to cover a staffing vacancy so services to students continue without interruption.
Trustees approved the consent agenda after pulling item 9B1 for separate discussion. During the pulled‑item conversation, a trustee asked whether the district already had a contract for occupational therapy or whether this added a new provider. Staff said the district currently has a vacancy and the contract is to prevent gaps in occupational therapy assessments and services if the hard‑to‑fill position is not occupied.
A motion to approve item 9B1 was made and seconded; the board approved the contract during the meeting. Staff said the district uses assistants in some therapy areas but that certified OTs previously staffed the roles and that two OTs had left (one retired and one resigned), prompting the contract recommendation to ensure continuity of services.
