Larry Clement

Key discussions included introductions, the announcement of officers for Fiscal Year 2026 (Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary), and a motion to accept the Dedham School Department into the Hancock County Educational Service Center, which was subsequently approved. The Director's Report was also received by the Collaborative.

The key discussions during the meeting included a brief introduction segment and no adjustments to the agenda. The primary business involved the approval of the 2025-2026 Budget, totaling $2,385,585.70, and the approval of the 2025-2026 Meeting Dates for the Collaborative Board. The Director's Report was also received by the board.

The School Committee meeting included the flag salute. Key agenda items involved the approval of the 2025-2026 AOS Budget. The first reading of the 2026-2027 AOS Budget was also approved. During an executive session, a motion was passed to extend the Superintendent's contract to five years.

The meeting included the approval of the minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting and an opportunity for questions and comments from the public or board, but none were raised.

The meeting addressed several key items, including the approval of the AOS #47 Budget Draft #1 for 2019-2020 and the approval of Heather Harriman as a SPRPCE Board Member. The committee also addressed administrative wages. The resignation of Travis Hoeben from the Foreign Language Department was approved with regret, and Rebecca Williams was nominated and approved to fill the position. The committee extended Superintendent Stoneton's contract by one year.