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Superintendent raises SCI Center cost‑sharing concerns; district has 24 students attending
Summary
Superintendent McBrain said the SCI Center IGA spreads costs among nine districts and that Hillsboro provides a dedicated staff member while not paying tuition for 24 attending students—an estimated $48,000 if tuition were charged. No action was taken; superintendents will continue discussions.
Superintendent McBrain reviewed the current intergovernmental agreement governing the SCI Center, noting custodial services and building repairs are split among nine districts and that the facility is owned by Litchfield School District. McBrain said Hillsboro is the only district outside Litchfield providing a staff member exclusively for the center and argued that staff contributions should be compensated.
McBrain cited an average tuition cost per student at a career center of $2,000 and said Hillsboro has 24 students attending — roughly $48,000 in tuition-equivalent costs if tuition were imposed. The board discussed options but took no formal action; superintendents will continue to explore compensation and cost-sharing alternatives.
