Board approves multiple administrative contracts; district expects modest savings
Summary
The board approved several three-year administrative contracts and role changes—including Tyler Ballinger as Director of Instruction in Special Education and Melissa Richards as High School/Middle School Head Principal—expected to reduce overall administrative costs by an estimated $5,000–$15,000 next year.
Presenter brought forward multiple administrative contract approvals (letters e–g), including Tyler Ballinger as Director of Instruction in Special Education and Melissa Richards as High School/Middle School Head Principal. Board discussion noted that changes and new hires at starting rates should slightly reduce overall administrative costs in the coming school year.
Presenter said one efficiency will come from Ballinger taking on testing-coordinator responsibilities and the district reducing contracted days with the ESC by roughly eight to ten days, producing estimated savings of "between 5 and $15,000 for overall administrative costs." The board moved, seconded and approved the contracts. Board members asked clarifying questions about the impacts on class coverage and budget; administration said precise savings would be finalized once all hires and step placements are completed.
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