A E R O Special Education Cooperative

This strategic plan outlines the A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative's long-term direction across several key areas. It focuses on maintaining fiscal health and providing state-of-the-art facilities. The plan also aims to foster a culturally responsive and high-achieving learning environment by engaging students, staff, families, and communities as partners, while expanding and refining special education programs and related services to embrace individual student needs for future education, employment, and independent living. A core priority is to maximize student learning, empowerment, and achievement through the integration of technology, curriculum, instruction, and assessment within a rigorous, standards-based environment.

The Executive Board discussed and recommended to the Governing Board the approval of bills, payroll, and personnel recommendations. Action items included granting permission to bid for the replacement of cooperative vehicles for the upcoming fiscal year and a review of the strategic planning proposal. Non-action items encompassed reports on vacancies, finances, insurance, student reimbursement claims, the Extended School Year services final expenditures, and program progress. The meeting also included a closed session regarding personnel matters and the review of previous minutes.

The executive board addressed several key action and non-action items, including the recommendation to approve bills for payment, payroll, and personnel recommendations. Key discussion topics included the proposed A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center calendar for 2026-27 and the A.E.R.O. Strategic Plan for 2026-2032. Additionally, the agenda covered non-action reports such as vacancy and financial status, the sale of vans to First Student, and an update on the A.E.R.O. Articles of Agreement revision. The board also planned a closed session to address personnel and legal matters.

The Governing Board reviewed and approved payments for bills and personnel recommendations. Key action items included the proposal of the Therapeutic Center calendar for the 2026-27 school year and the strategic plan for 2026-2032. Administrative reports provided updates on vacancies, financial and insurance status, IDEA excess cost worksheets, the sale of vans, grant awards, technology awards, agreement revisions, and safety inspections. The board also planned to convene in a closed session to discuss personnel matters, litigation, and prior meeting minutes.

The Governing Board held a public hearing regarding the e-Learning Plan. Action items included approval of bills for payment and payrolls, personnel recommendations, and Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement distribution. Administrative recommendations addressed the 2025-2026 meeting schedule, the FY26 budget, transportation services contracts, the e-Learning plan, a memorandum of understanding with the City of Burbank concerning camera system access, and the election of officers. Administrative reports covered vacancy, financial, insurance, and program status updates, as well as vehicle replacement, graduation plans, and the therapeutic center project.