Allen Haynes

The board meeting agenda covers several administrative and governance topics, including a budget amendment, a review of new and existing purchasing cooperative contracts, and the approval of interlocal agreements with various entities. The Executive Director will provide updates on safety, strategic planning, and policy. Additional business includes the reorganization of the Board of Directors, the deletion of inventory, and Head Start governance action items related to recruitment criteria and quality improvement plans. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and receive a litigation update.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on a budget amendment, various procurement contracts and extensions for products and services through the Allied States Cooperative, and interlocal agreements. The Board will review reports from the Executive Director and Head Start Director, consider the 2026-2027 work calendar, and evaluate a finance report. Additional action items involve the acceptance of donations, approval of contract extensions for baby supplies, deletion of inventory, and the potential renaming of the Cesar Chavez Head Start center. Governance action items for the Head Start program include reviewing child outcomes and quality improvement plans, followed by a closed session for personnel and litigation matters.

The board meeting agenda includes the administration of the oath of office to elected officials, ratification of budget amendments, and the review of various procurement contracts including event services, mental health and therapy services, fencing, and industrial equipment. The Executive Director will provide reports on student success initiatives and facility updates. Discussion items include the finance report, the selection of 2026 officers, and a proposal to rename a facility. Action items involve authorizing donations for several educational programs and approving the disposal of inventory. Additionally, governance items for the Head Start program, including grant applications and budget revisions, will be considered, followed by a closed session to discuss personnel, real estate leases, and legal matters.

The regular meeting agenda included the consideration and possible approval of minutes from the previous Regular Board of Director's Meeting held on November 20, 2025, and the ratification of three budget amendments. Information items covered purchases under existing resolutions and new/extended purchasing cooperative contracts for various goods and services, including event center products, grease trap services, water delivery systems, automotive parts, and consulting/training resources. The Executive Director's Report included the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report. Action items involved authorizing acceptance of donations for a STEAM Conference and Head Start School Bus Safety Week, approving an extension for IT equipment leasing services (RFP #25-7513), approving an award for coffee/tea goods (RFP #26-7542), and adopting a resolution to initiate the Board Member Election Process. A governance action item addressed the Head Start Program's 2025-2026 Program Self-Assessment Plan & Training. The Board also planned to adjourn to a closed session to discuss personnel matters (appointments, resignations, terminations, worker's compensation), and the evaluation and contract review of the Executive Director.

The agenda for this regular meeting included standard procedural items such as the Call to Order, Invocation, Pledges of Allegiance, and recognition of special guests. Action items under the Consent Agenda involved the consideration of minutes from the prior meeting (held on 12/18/2025) and the ratification of budget amendments. Information items covered new and extended purchasing cooperative contracts, including those for Event Center Products, Technology, Custodial/Janitorial Equipment, MRO Equipment, Non-Instructional Setting Services, Fuel Cards, and Propane Fuel. The Board also reviewed Interlocal Agreements, the Executive Director's Report (including the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report and city water main break update), and various announcements regarding upcoming conferences. Action items later in the agenda focused on the approval of the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report and the 2025-2026 Continuing Education Services Agreement. Governance action items for the Head Start Program included approval of the Annual Independent Financial Audit and the 2025-2026 Child Outcomes Baseline Report. The meeting included a scheduled closed session to discuss personnel matters and updates on litigation.