Lackawanna County Prison Board 7-15-26

The Lackawanna County Prison Board held a meeting on July 15, 2026, where they reviewed budget and financial reports, including inmate and canteen account reconciliations and investment renewals. The board approved current payables and accepted reports from the controller and community corrections director, noting budget performance and program statistics. Procurement discussions included vendor usage for prison supplies, specifically yellow jumpsuits and clogs from Bob Barker, confirming these as Co-Star approved vendors with a review of pricing underway. The board also considered purchasing new laptops for inmates to view legal discovery materials, approving a motion to obtain quotes for three laptops. Additionally, the board discussed ongoing efforts related to medical staffing, inmate education programs such as dyslexia tutoring, and enhancing inmate access to news and voter registration materials. Personnel actions included approval to hire two full-time officers and decisions on suspensions and probation. The meeting concluded with plans for further hiring discussions in the next session.