School district to consider eliminating contract with Sodexho
Source: By Amanda M. Wimmer, The Northwestern (WI), June 24, 2007
Nearly two months after its building and grounds director was reassigned in the wake of an investigation of inappropriate computer use, the Oshkosh school district is considering eliminating its contract with the company that former building and grounds director Dwayne Turpin works for.
Sodexho, a global food service and facilities management company, the company hired in 2003 to manage the school district's maintenance and facilities, is paid more than $250,000 per year to provide management staff and other maintenance services.
.......... Earlier this month, Superintendent Ron Heilmann recommended the board terminate the contract with Sodexho and hire its own buildings and grounds director. The change would save the district about $134,000 per year, Heilmann said.