The Board of Trustees of Durant Public School District may enlist the services of consultants to provide specialized advice or assistance to the School District concerning educational, management or administrative matters where it is deemed necessary to the mission of the District, pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent.
When knowledge or technical skills are needed that cannot be provided by persons on the staff, consultant assistance may be considered.
Any proposed contracts with consultants will be submitted to the Board for approval, and will be accompanied by figures showing the estimated cost of the consulting project to the district. Where appropriate, bids for consulting services will be sought but the Board will have ultimate discretion with respect to selection.
Consultants who serve this district will exercise no authority over the work of the employees of the district, but will act only as advisor in the field in which they are qualified to offer assistance.
CROSS REF.: Policy ABB C Board Powers and Duties