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PSJA extends contract for outside speech‑language services as district faces SLP shortages
Summary
PSJA approved continuation of Salubrious Therapeutic Associates LLC to provide speech‑language pathology services at campuses with vacancies, estimating $101,540 in costs for services to roughly 132 identified students; district expects partial SHARS reimbursement.
The board on Nov. 17 approved a contract continuation with Salubrious Therapeutic Associates LLC to provide speech‑language pathology services at campuses experiencing vacancies.
Special Education Director Veronica Quintana said PSJA currently serves about 1,680 students with speech needs districtwide and that three campuses were operating without an on‑site SLP. Quintana described an estimated contract cost of $101,540 to provide direct and consultative therapy, IEP development, SHARS Medicaid billing and supervision of SLP assistants for roughly 132 students at the impacted campuses.
Quintana said the district continues aggressive recruiting — including sign‑on bonuses and part‑time postings — but that shortages persist; she added that some portion of the contract cost will be offset through SHARS reimbursements if parental consent is obtained for billing. Trustees voiced support and approved the contract continuation unanimously.
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