Erica Stearns

The board meeting agenda focused on the update and awarding of transportation contracts for zones 1-8. Additionally, the meeting included the review and planned voting for multi-year employment contracts for the Treasurer, the Co-Director of Evolution and REACH, and the Director of Facilities.

The agenda includes a visit to the student-operated coffee cart, a finance and operations update covering the fiscal year budget and enrollment, as well as an invoice aging report. RFP updates for transportation and IT managed service providers will be presented. The session also highlights the transportation program and provides for an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy. Actions include voting on expenses, personnel matters, and potential budget amendments.

The board reviewed finance and operations updates, including a projected surplus for the fiscal year, and discussed the FY27 budget, focusing on staff salary adjustments, rising health insurance premiums, and proposed increases in program tuition to maintain market competitiveness. The board decided to table votes on staff compensation and tuition fees until a special meeting. Additionally, the board discussed the upcoming RFP for IT Managed Services, proposed changes to transportation bid specifications, approved personnel actions, and authorized an invoice payment for Logic Automation. An executive session was conducted to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.

The board meeting included a review of financial information and a vote to approve FY27 tuition and fee increases ranging from 4% to 10%. Additionally, the board approved a 3% staff compensation increase for FY27. Members were also informed about a DESE waiver regarding the school year calendar, allowing for the invoicing of annual tuition without deductions for specific cancelled days.

The meeting included a program highlight on the Family Success Partnership, a facilities update, and an overview of finance and operations. Key discussion topics featured an update on the current fiscal year budget, an invoice aging report, and the presentation of the final budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation, followed by actions to vote on the budget and address personnel items.