Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Christopher Haraden’s organization
Mar 31, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda includes the final interviews and selection of a new Executive Director and the authorization for contract negotiations. Business items cover staff appointments and reductions, the approval of the FY26 spending plan and revenue projections, the establishment of FY27 salary scales and COLA, and adjustments to classroom leases. The board will also discuss the operation of an intensive ASD program at Carney Academy and review the DESE response to the FY25 Annual Report. Additional agenda items include updates on programs, services, facilities, and legislative matters, as well as entering an executive session to address open meeting law complaints, litigation strategy, and the review and release of executive session minutes.
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Key actions taken included the approval to receive, accept, and file the LEA, SAIL, and ADH funded staff appointments, transfers, promotions, resignations, administrative adjustments, terminations, and reductions. The Board voted to receive and file the FY25 SMEC Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter following a presentation. Financial decisions involved transferring $245,000 of FY25 operational surplus to the Capital Reserve Account and $50,000 to the OPEB Trust Account, retaining the remaining cumulative surplus in the Collaborative Fund Account. The Board approved the draft of the FY25 SMEC Annual Report with revisions to align tuition and revenue figures. Furthermore, the option to renew the SMEC lease with Four Kings Realty/Roland Valois for an additional ten-year term, commencing July 1, 2026, was exercised. Discussions covered the status of program operations and facilities, the welcoming of a new Board member, notification of a resignation causing a vacancy, and a discussion regarding the attendance status of the Fall River representative, resulting in a directive for the Executive Director to follow up with Fall River Public Schools as per the Articles of Agreement. Updates were also provided on required Collaborative Board training and the Strategic Planning process.
Sep 30, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
SMEC OPEB Board of Trustees Minutes
The meeting included discussions to receive, accept, and place on file the Rockland Trust Statement of Value and Activity for the SMEC OPEB Trust Account. It also addressed the acceptance of the FY24 transfer of operational surplus funds to the restricted SMEC OPEB trust account.
The board covered various topics, including the appointment of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, as well as the appointment of the Treasurer. They reviewed and approved collaborative warrants, accepted staff appointments, transfers, and resignations, and approved increased support staff rates. The board also approved the updated Spending Plan and Revenue Projections, revisions to the Employee Handbook policies, and the disposal of a surplus van. Additionally, they approved the renewal of the lease agreement with the Fairhaven Public Schools and the addition of language regarding the Collaborative's new charitable status. The Finance Director provided an update on the FY25 Independent Audit, and the Executive Director updated the board on program operations and facilities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
