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Board renews DEAR Enterprises contract for business services; vendor tied to contracted business manager
Summary
Trustees approved renewing the DEAR Enterprises, LLC contract for business services through Aug. 31, 2026; the board was informed Debi Meng, the district's contracted business manager, is Vice President of DEAR Enterprises.
Paradise ISD approved a professional services contract renewal with DEAR Enterprises, LLC, the company that provides business services for the district. Administration asked that Debi Meng remain on staff full time through the 2025–26 school year; because the renewal would exceed $50,000, board approval was required.
The meeting minutes state: "DEAR Enterprises, LLC is the company in which Debi Meng is the Vice President and is who we pay for Debi’s business services." Trent Murphy moved to approve the contract through Aug. 31, 2026; Phil Erickson seconded and the vote was 6–0 in favor. The board record notes the disclosure of Meng's role with the vendor in the motion discussion.
