Professional Services Awarded 8/24/26

The Morris School District Board of Education approved a suite of professional health and behavioral services for the 2026‑2027 school year, awarding multiple vendors without a competitive solicitation. Services include school‑doctor fees, drug‑screening tests, physical examinations, athletic trainer support, and a range of in‑home instructional and counseling programs. Each vendor is compensated either on an annual‑fee basis or per‑service/unit basis. The district relied on NJSA 18A‑5 to award these contracts directly, meaning no public bid was required. • Primary health services: AHS Hospital Corp provides a $33,000 annual school‑doctor fee plus per‑test rates for urine drug screens ($70) and breath‑alcohol tests ($25). • Athletic and wellness support: Primary and per‑diem athletic trainers are paid hourly ($69 / hour) or annually ($51,292.80 / year). • In‑home instruction/counseling: Multiple providers (CCBH, LearnWell, New Hope, Silvergate, Stepping Forward) deliver home‑instruction services at rates ranging from $65 to $104 per hour or $650 per week. • Shared services: Morris County ESC supplies nursing and allied‑health professional support to non‑public schools with variable rates.