Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Galdina Medeiros’s organization
Sep 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The meeting included the introduction of new Special Education Administrators, a review of subcommittee members, and an overview of program updates from the READS Clinic, District Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, and READS Academy. The board addressed requests for nominations of President, Vice President, and Secretary/Clerk on the Executive Board for 2025-2026. The board also approved the FY26 staffing and the 2025-2026 READS Collaborative Organizational Chart.
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The meeting included an update on the DHH Building located at 399 Old Colony Road, Norton, including the signing of a 3-year contract with Norton Public Schools. There was also a discussion about the progress of updates to the building and a contingency plan in place. The Business Manager shared a video of Old Colony Road and estimated the move would occur around Thanksgiving, with a deadline of December 1, 2025. The subcommittee discussed costs, change orders, and the fund balance, agreeing to use the fund balance to complete the floors and get bids for the flooring.
The Facilities Subcommittee meeting included an update on the DHH Building located at 399 Old Colony Road, Norton. The Business Manager reviewed the bids for the vestibule, electrical and sprinkler installation, and the committee accepted the bid from Collins Construction. There was discussion regarding the fund balance and the allocation of funds for the project, with agreement to use the fund balance for the additional costs. The committee also agreed to defer to the Business Manager's expertise on how to close out the Fund Balance.
Jun 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Reads Collaborative Minutes
The Facilities Subcommittee meeting included an update on the DHH Building located at 399 Old Colony Road, Norton. The Business Manager reviewed the building plan, including the need for a sprinkler room and replacement of unsafe back stairs, which led to increased renovation project costs. HVAC upgrades are in progress, and interior painting has started. The new A/C condensers are being placed up on the overhang for student safety. Construction and sprinkler work have gone out to bid with a tight timeline for completion. A contingency plan is in place for access space in Norton Public Schools until the new building is ready. Title 5 repairs have been completed. The building allows for READS Collaborative and Norton Public Schools to create a 3-year contract ensuring space security for DHH.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
