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Board reviews new health-services memorandum; members press administration on costs
Summary
The board reviewed a memorandum of understanding with Hamilton Health Center for student services, with members questioning a per-student cost comparison to last year and administration saying the new agreement expands services beyond basic identification and referral.
Board members questioned a recommended memorandum of understanding with Hamilton Health Center during consideration of several agreements. One board member noted the prior dental services contract was about $7.25 per student and said the new provider's figure appeared to be "$500 per year total," asking how the district arrived at that cost comparison.
Administration replied the MOU will expand access and provide more comprehensive on-site care rather than only identifying needs and referring families; administration said contract language was revised to better protect the district. The board moved to approve the agreements as presented after discussion; members requested clarity on pricing and scope as part of implementing the MOU.
