A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative Regular Meeting Minutes
The Governing Board conducted a public hearing for the FY27 budget concurrently with the business meeting. Key actions included approving personnel recommendations, adopting existing policies and new/revised policies from the Illinois Association of School Boards, and appointing various officers such as the Recording Secretary, FOIA Officer, and Litigation Records Custodian. The Board also selected legal counsel, an official newspaper for notices, and approved a contract renewal for school nutrition programs and a multi-year audit contract with Baker Tilly US LLP. Additionally, the Board authorized construction work to refinish the bus canopy, reviewed multiple FOIA requests, and discussed the establishment of a committee to address enrollment and classroom space logistics. The meeting also addressed closed session matters, including the review and potential destruction of past closed session recordings.
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A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative Regular Meeting
The board discussed and took action on several administrative and financial items. Key actions included the approval of payrolls, personnel recommendations regarding resignations and new hires, and the adoption of various updated policies. The board reviewed monthly financial reports, received an update on the upcoming fiscal year budget, and discussed the delay of mandated tuition rates. Additionally, the meeting addressed several commercial records requests, held a closed session to discuss litigation and review closed session minutes, and authorized the destruction of specific closed session recordings.
Jun 3, 2026·Board meeting
A.e.r.o. Special Education Cooperative Regular Meeting
The meeting included the review and recommendation of bills for payment and payrolls to the Governing Board, as well as personnel recommendations. Action items discussed featured a one-year contract renewal for Open Kitchens, the annual certified audit, and a proposal from Shamrock Construction Services. Non-action items covered a vacancy report, financial and insurance reports, budget approvals, facility usage committee reports, the therapeutic center daily rate, program operations, the extended school year program, and a FOIA request.
May 18, 2026·Board meeting
A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative Regular Meeting
The board approved several financial items, including bills and payroll, and confirmed personnel recommendations involving resignations and new hires. The meeting addressed administrative reports, finalized the FY27 budget, and extended the transportation contract with RichLee Vans for five years. Significant actions included adopting amendments to the Articles of Joint Agreement, approving a revised therapeutic center calendar, updating board policies, and accepting new special education procedures. Additionally, the board set the meeting schedule for the 2026-27 school year, elected new officers, addressed FOIA requests, and held a closed session to discuss personnel and contractual matters.
