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Aug 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Collaborative For Educational Services Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes
The Board of Directors held a meeting to conduct several administrative and financial items. Key actions included the election of a new Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Several subcommittees were appointed, including Finance, Warrant, Policy, and Evaluation subcommittees. The Board approved the treasurer's contract and performance evaluation, as well as capital reserve requests for a roofing project, including a photovoltaic survey, and repairs to exterior concrete steps. Tuition billing procedures for the Mount Tom Academy were adjusted, and several policies and handbooks were approved. Additionally, the Executive Director provided a 90-day entry plan and program updates.
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Ces Policy Subcommittee Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The subcommittee reviewed and discussed updates to the HEC Academy Student Handbook, specifically regarding language revisions and the inclusion of a new time, seclusion, and restraint policy. The subcommittee also reviewed a draft Sick Time Donation Policy, recommending the addition of a third person to the approval process, a revised donation request schedule, and financial input from the Director of Finance before further advancement.
Jun 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Collaborative for Educational Services Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The committee reviewed the FY26 financial statements, discussing accounts receivable, cash flow strategies, and year-end projections across various departments, including professional services and grant-funded work. They also examined revisions to the proposed FY27 agency budget necessitated by a program bid split and resulting staff layoffs, along with adjustments to indirect rates and shared services costs. The committee recommended the revised FY27 budget for board approval and reviewed the selection of an audit firm for the upcoming three-year term.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ces Policy Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
The subcommittee reviewed staff handbook language and policies, specifically focusing on updates to travel reimbursement procedures, including new mileage rates and exceptions for specific employees. Discussion also covered housekeeping changes for the handbook, the schedule for reviewing student handbooks, and proposed revisions to the staff dress-code policy to allow for greater flexibility. Furthermore, the subcommittee examined and recommended changes to the policy regarding compensation for the temporary assumption of additional duties, suggesting an increase in the required duration to 20 work days.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
