Board debates Campbell Psychological contracts; amends fee language but declines final approval

The board spent a prolonged portion of the meeting discussing two agreements with Campbell Psychological for on-site telehealth and facility use. The contentious points included contractual language that read as an "entire agreement," a reduction or removal of services for elementary schools, the consent process for students aged 14 and older, and an apparent clerical fee described in the draft as "$1" followed by "$10."

Mrs. Booth questioned why elementary services were being removed while the middle and high schools would continue to receive services, and she pressed the solicitor and administration on whether the agreements as written could be interpreted as the only agreement between the parties. She argued the elementary level is where in-person therapy is most needed and asked for clarification about parental consent and fee language.

On the fee, the board amended an apparent drafting error by striking a lone "$1" and accepting the figure "$10 per month" in the license language. A later motion to increase that fee to $100 per month failed after several members said charging more could cause the provider to pass costs on to families or risk losing services.

Board members debated whether to table the two Campbell documents until the solicitor and administration could reconcile the overlapping language; votes to table and later procedural votes produced no final approval for the Campbell agreements that evening. The board separated the Campbell items from the larger consent list and approved the remaining agreements; Campbell's agreements will be returned for solicitor review and further board consideration.

The transcript records the board's concern about fairness and consistency with other providers and underscores that any amendment to the agreements would require written acceptance by Campbell Psychological. No final contract signature or change beyond the $10 amendment was approved during the meeting.