Governance Process Policies

File: 1064 – Consultants to the Board

The modern school system is a complex organization established to provide a high quality educational program for children and youth who will live in a complex and changing society. Additionally, the school system represents an investment of millions of dollars by the public in the cause of public education. In order to pursue its educational mission and also to protect the public's financial investment in the schools, the Olentangy Schools may, from time to time, engage the services of qualified professional consultants. It may be for the purposes of providing new insights and ideas for dealing with especially difficult problems and/or providing special services, which present staff is unable to provide. The kinds of assistance sought from consultants may include, but will not necessarily be limited to: conducting fact-finding studies, surveys, and research; providing counsel or services requiring special expertise; and assisting the Board in developing policy and program recommendations.

Before engaging any consultant, the Superintendent may require submission of a written proposal, which can be incorporated into a contract or purchase order if it satisfies the wishes of the Board. Proposals may detail:

  1. specific objectives to be accomplished by the consultant;
  2. specific tasks to be performed;
  3. procedures to be used in carrying out the tasks;
  4. target dates for the completion of tasks;
  5. methods to be used to report results to the Board and/or to deliver products or render any service to the Board; and
  6. fees or rate of pay the Board will be charged.

The Board will establish procedures necessary to effect an efficient working relationship between the consultant and the Board and/or staff members.

ORC 3313.171