Board of Cooperative Educational Services 5

The board approved multiple contracts, including the 2011-2012 413 contracts and a 406 contract with Carbon County School District Number Two for related service personnel. The meeting also addressed the acceptance of an ARRA-EECBG grant into the budget, the first reading of policies regarding Seclusion and Restraint and Student Athlete Concussions, the designation of a delegate for the WSBA Conference, and the approval of two leave requests under the Family Medical Leave Act.

The board discussed and acted upon several items, including the amendment and approval of the agenda, approval of the bills payable and check register, and approval of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 service contracts. Additionally, the board approved proposed amendments to the 2012-2013 budget and the Executive Director's employment contract for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Information reports regarding student enrollment were presented, and the board received updates regarding efforts to finalize a balanced budget for the upcoming year and salary schedule recommendations for staff. The next board meeting was scheduled, and the current meeting was formally adjourned.

The meeting agenda included a review of bills payable and the check register, as well as the consideration of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 WDE 413 contracts. The Board discussed and sought approval for proposed amendments to the 2012-2013 budget and addressed the employment and contract status of the Executive Director of Region V BOCES. Additionally, informational reports were provided regarding current enrollment at C-V Ranch, Sunrise School, and Roosevelt Learning Center, alongside acknowledgments of staff contributions.

The meeting focused on organizational and financial items, including the reorganization and election of board officers. Key business included the review of bills payable, the designation of official depositories for funds, and the first reading of the debt and short-term borrowing policy. The board also reviewed the reauthorization of a line of credit, processed an FMLA leave request, and conducted an executive session regarding personnel. Additionally, the agenda included a review of current enrollment figures across multiple learning centers.

The board approved a variety of financial and policy items, including the 2011-2012 contracts and the 2010-2011 fiscal audit. Key discussions involved a recommendation for adopting a debt policy, the inclusion of donations from the Jackson Community Council and the Jackson Elk's Club into the budget, and the authorization of a holiday bonus for employees. Additionally, the board approved second readings for policies regarding seclusion and restraint, as well as training and restrictions for student athlete concussions. The meeting also included an update on mill levy project expenditures.