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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Renewal of Unlimited Online Staff Training Package
The board is renewing a $756 contract with Global Compliance Network for an ‘unlimited’ package of online staff training covering HR and professional development. The specific tutorials included in the package are not listed, which could conceal training on DEI, SEL, or other contested frameworks.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item 3.G, request a catalog of all tutorials included in the ‘Unlimited Package’ from Global Compliance Network. The invoice does not specify the content, which could include ideological training materials.
Policy Lever: $756 Vendor Contract
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Approval of Three-Year, ~$420K Custodial Contract
The board will vote on a three-year contract renewal with Interstate Maintenance Corporation for custodial services, estimated at over $140,000 annually. The contract includes automatic 2% annual price increases and a clause allowing for further increases based on CPI or minimum wage changes.
Policy Use
DOCUMENT: For item 2.C, note the multi-year term and automatic price escalator clauses in the contract. This is a routine but large expenditure that locks in future spending increases.
Policy Lever: Multi-year contract, ~$140k/yr
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Approval of Over $15,000 in Out-of-State Staff Travel
The board will approve two separate items for out-of-state staff travel and training totaling up to $15,060. Item 3.D allocates $10,960 for four staff to attend a conference in New Orleans, and item 3.E allocates $4,100 for one teacher to attend a training in Alabama.
Policy Use
DOCUMENT: Note the combined expenditure of up to $15,060 for out-of-state travel and training under items 3.D and 3.E. This is an example of discretionary spending for the fiscal tracker.
Policy Lever: $15,060 Staff Travel
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