Daniel Chiarito

The Executive Board meeting agenda included the recommendation to the Governing Board regarding approval of February 04, 2026 bills for payment totaling $1,065,670.74, as well as payrolls for January 2026 dates and personnel recommendations. Administrative reports covered various non-action items such as a vacancy report, financial and insurance reports, updates on special education student reimbursement, A.E.R.O. operated programs, and the 2026-2027 school year calendars. The board also planned to enter a Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the Agenda/Consent Agenda, which included approval for regular bills dated October 01, 2025, and November 05, 2025, as well as several payrolls spanning from September 12, 2025, through October 24, 2025. The consent agenda also covered personnel recommendations, including numerous resignations effective throughout September and October 2025, new employment/re-employment recommendations for certified, non-certified, and contract personnel, and several leave requests under FMLA. Administratively, the C.S.B.O. presented the A.E.R.O. Monthly Financial Report for the month ending October 31, 2025, noting significant fund balances. The Executive Director reported a delay in the FY25 Audit due to staffing shortages at RSM and provided an update on significant, upcoming changes to special education student reimbursement effective in the 2026-27 school year. Furthermore, the Board received updates on communication methods, the recent successful Lockdown/law enforcement crisis drill, progress on the Strategic Planning process, and revised procedures for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Actions. Finally, the Board noted several requests for public records, including contractual rates for service vendors, general purchasing records, and current employee information.

The meeting agenda included several key items. The Consent Agenda involved recommending approval for Bills for Payment from November 2025 and January 2026, various payroll periods from November and December 2025, personnel recommendations, and acceptance of a $1,000.00 donation from the Argo Summit Bedford Park Woman's Club. Action items covered the FY26 Extended School Year Services Budget (Summer School 2026), the FY25 Audit Report, A.E.R.O. Vehicle Replacement for FY26 (Chevrolet Suburbans), review of donations, and new/revised A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative Policies. Non-action items included administrative reports such as Vacancy, Financial, and Insurance Reports, Special Education Student Reimbursement Changes, the FY27 Budget Schedule, A.E.R.O. Operated Programs, and Freedom of Information Act updates. The board planned to enter Closed Session to discuss employee matters, litigation, and prior executive minutes.

The Executive Board meeting agenda included action items related to the FY26 Extended School Year Services Budget (Summer School 2026), the FY25 Audit Report, and the A.E.R.O. Vehicle Replacement for FY26 for Chevrolet Suburbans. Non-action items involved reports on Vacancies, Financials, Insurance, the FY27 Budget Schedule, Donations, and A.E.R.O. Operated Programs and Policies. The board also planned to enter a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters, review minutes of prior closed sessions, and address litigation.

The Executive Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 5, 2025. Key approvals on the consent agenda included regular bills totaling $930,332.29 across various funds, and payrolls for November 7 and November 21, 2025. Personnel actions included noting several resignations and new hires/contracts for non-certified staff and contract agencies. Administrative reports covered ongoing challenges with teacher resignations and a financial report for the month ending November 30, 2025, showing substantial deficits in Capital Projects and Transportation Funds. The Board also discussed projections regarding significant changes to special education student reimbursement and presented information on the "#TheInclusionProject" highlighting collaborations with local high schools. Finally, the Board entered a closed session to discuss employee matters and upon returning, voted to recommend denial of a mid-year resignation for a licensed teacher.