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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Norwood Public School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Contracting for Outside Nursing Services
The district is approving a contract with AVEANNA Healthcare for LPN and RN services at $70-$75 per hour. It is unclear if these services are for specific students with pre-existing consent (e.g., via an IEP) or for the general student population, which could create a school-based health service operating without parental presence or specific consent for treatment.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board and Superintendent Dr. Timothy Gouraige (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Finance Item K.6, the AVEANNA nursing contract, will these nurses serve the general student population? If so, what is the specific parental notification and consent policy before a student receives any service from this third-party provider?’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Health Privacy
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Over $1.2 Million in Spending Approved Without Public Vendor List
The board is approving three sets of payments totaling over $1.2 million, including hand checks and a monthly check run. The attachments that would list the vendors and specific payments were not included in the public agenda packet, preventing taxpayer review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files ‘October Hand Checks.pdf’ and ‘November Check Run.pdf’ in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see which vendors are being paid. Email the Board: ‘Regarding Finance Item K.1, parents expect to see a detailed vendor list for all disbursements. Please ensure check registers are always public before a vote.’
💰 Impact: $1,245,757.98
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague ‘Memorandum of Agreement’ Needs Public Review
The board is voting to approve a ‘Memorandum of Agreement’ for the school year, but provides no details on what this agreement is, who it’s with, or what it commits the district to. This lack of transparency prevents parents from understanding potential new partnerships or obligations before they are approved.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: This item is completely undefined. Email the Board President, Mrs. Heather Garcia, and Superintendent Dr. Timothy Gouraige (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Administrative Item H.3, what is the purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement, and which parties are involved? Please make the document public before the Board votes.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Secret Budget Transfers Hide Where Money is Moving
The board is approving budget transfers for the current school year, but the attachment detailing which funds are being moved and why is not included in the public packet. This prevents parents and taxpayers from tracking how money is being reallocated between programs.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the attachment for Finance Item K.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see where money is being moved. Email the Board: ‘Please provide the budget transfer details for public review before voting on Item K.3. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being shifted.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Fund Movement
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