Board members press for cost and utilization data before approving service renewals

A series of contract renewals for special-education, therapy, staffing and other services prompted extended debate at the April 16 Dolton SD 149 board meeting about transparency and procurement. Board member Mr. Crivens repeatedly requested prior-year cost data and the number of students served before voting; he said for the record that he had "concerns about approving the agreements without that information," and he often voted no when details were not provided.