Meridian School District #505 Special School Board Meeting
The board meeting included the adoption of the agenda and the consent agenda, which covered accounts payable and student meal pricing. A work session was held regarding the Whatcom Early Learning Center, where the board reviewed the history, secured funding of $12,257,000, design milestones, and an estimated timeline. The session also detailed the required spot reservations for children of different age groups, financial requirements concerning the area median income, and discussions on utilizing the district as a HUB for services. Additionally, the board discussed strategies for negotiating with service providers, the fee structure, and the implementation of a provider request for qualifications and evaluation rubric aligned with the Healthy Children's Fund ordinance.