The board discussed and approved financial and expenditure reports for June and July, the 2025 audit, updates to the personnel policy, the 2026-27 board meeting calendar, and the sale of two cooperative vehicles to McCoy Motors, LLC. The meeting included a review of the Business Continuity Plan and updates regarding TESS evaluators, CTE grants, behavioral threat assessment teams, federal waiver flexibility, and school directory maintenance. Additionally, the board reviewed hiring and resignation updates and received an update from the AAEA regarding future advocacy and legislative issues.
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The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes reviews of financial and expenditure reports. New business items consist of the approval of the annual report for the 2025-2026 period, authorization of contract amendments, a presentation on dyslexia, and various director updates including vehicle purchase, AEPA, and state and federal program information. Additionally, the session will address personnel matters.
The board approved financial reports, selected a vendor for the paper bid, and authorized the removal of items from the fixed assets list. An election was held for the upcoming board secretary position. Presentations included an overview of the Love Notes program, a review of ArPEP data, and updates regarding administrator mentoring, TESS credentialing, and required suicide awareness training. The board discussed administrative matters, including school district resolutions, procurement of a cooperative vehicle, and consortium agreements. Guest speakers provided information on electric school bus grants, wearable panic button badges for staff, and upgrades to educational materials. Finally, the board approved several personnel hires, including a facilitator for the Little Rock ArPEP site.
Apr 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative Board Special Called Meeting
The board meeting agenda includes discussion and action regarding personnel matters and the director salary for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, as well as any other necessary business items.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
