Finance committee reviews contract to secure physician at Council Rock home football games

Linda Stone, chair of the finance committee, opened the meeting Wednesday and the committee reviewed a proposed contract with Rothman Orthopedics to provide a physician at Council Rock home football games.

District staff told the committee the provider would be paid $200 per home game and that the agreement is a continuing contract that remains in force until canceled with 30 days’ notice by either party. Staff said a physician previously provided coverage on a volunteer basis but is no longer available, which prompted the agreement for the North campus; the South campus already has a volunteer arrangement.

The committee clarified that the contract covers only home games; visiting or sponsoring schools are expected to provide medical coverage for away games. Staff also noted the contract includes a clause allowing Rothman to request an annual price increase, and that the district would reassess options if costs rose substantially, including seeking another provider and using the 30‑day notice to terminate the agreement.

Members characterized the per‑game cost as modest in the context of district spending but asked whether the district had asked local institutions to provide volunteer physicians. Staff said high‑school officials had pursued volunteers but positions were unavailable, and that securing a paid provider was necessary to maintain coverage at the North campus.

The committee did not record a formal vote on the contract during the segment captured in the transcript; staff identified the item for approval on the agenda and discussed terms, cost and contingency planning. The district will return these items to the board for the next procedural step as listed on the agenda.