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Bryan ISD authorizes up to $360,000 for contracted special-education services
Summary
The board approved using salary savings from vacancies—estimated at $360,000—to fund contracted special-education services that allow the district to interview candidates through multiple vendors; the contracts include a 30-day termination clause if positions are later filled by hire.
Executive Director of Special Programs Dr. Jennifer Warren requested board approval to reallocate unused salary funds from vacant positions—estimated at $360,000—to contract for special-education services. Warren said the approach lets the district engage multiple vendors to identify candidates and interview prospective hires before individual applicants commit to other employers.
Trustee David Stasny moved and Joel Bryan seconded approval of the Special Education Contracted Services Agreement; the motion passed unanimously. Warren told the board the contract terms allow the district to end an agreement with 30 days’ notice if a vacancy is filled by hiring an employee.
