Board reviews multi‑year service agreements for network engineering, special education psychology and nursing assistants

At the June 5 workshop the board heard several procurement items recommended by district staff.

The Computer Technology Center introduced a proposed RFP 8429 professional services agreement with Dave Leeper Consulting to provide Cisco network engineering services for the district’s wide area network and local area networks for a five‑year term beginning July 1, 2025. The presenter said the vendor was selected via RFP as the most qualified and that contracting provides flexibility and budget predictability compared with hiring a full‑time equivalent staff member. Transcript figures for total compensation and annual amounts contained minor inconsistencies and should be confirmed in the board backup documents.

The special education department requested approval of RFP 8454 with the Capital Region Education Council (CREC) Resource Group to provide school psychology services for Waterbury students ages 3–22. That three‑year agreement (07/01/2025–06/30/2028) was presented at a cost of $2,100,000 to be paid from the general fund.

Separately, RFP 8436 with Nurse Network LLC would provide certified nursing assistants to support students with special needs. The three‑year agreement (07/01/2025–06/30/2028) was presented at a total cost of $2,216,025 and the presenter said those costs will be covered through IDEA 611 funds.

Board members asked clarifying questions during the presentation; no final documented vote on these items appears in the transcript excerpt. The contracts were introduced as routine procurement items accompanied by backup materials and staff said they meet federal, state and local compliance requirements and insurance/licensing expectations.

Ending: Staff requested board approval to proceed with the procurements; commissioners asked for and received clarifications about funding sources and term dates. The board will act on the items as listed in the meeting packet.