Northern Region Educational Services Commission

The agenda covers a wide range of administrative and operational items, including the approval of new, revised, and abolished board policies and regulations. The Board addressed participation in cooperative pricing agreements and authorized contracts with state-approved vendors. Key actions included the rejection of a bid for custodial services, agreements for shared services and facility usage with various school districts and charters, and approval of financial reports, payroll, and budget transfers. Personnel matters, such as staff appointments, resignations, leaves of absence, and summer employment, were extensively discussed, along with stipends for specific roles and the approval of the District and School final HIB grade report and lead testing statements.

The reorganization meeting included the selection of voting board members and the designation of the Executive Committee, non-voting members, and various board officers and coordinators. Key actions involved the appointment of professional service providers, including firms for legal services, auditing services, and architectural services. The board also established official newspapers, designated compliance officers for various regulatory areas, and approved bank depositories and signature authorizations. Additionally, the meeting addressed the adoption of policy manuals and codes of ethics, the establishment of petty cash accounts, the approval of employee insurance and annuity programs, and the authorization of the Superintendent and Business Administrator to handle fiscal and personnel matters between board sessions.

The board meeting addressed financial reports including the approval of the 2024-2025 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the corresponding Corrective Action Plan. Key resolutions included the adoption of the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year, setting travel and expense reimbursement maximums, and the approval of various Board policies. The Board also entered into numerous shared services agreements with various districts and institutions for services such as therapy evaluations, payroll, and business administration. Further actions involved the relocation of a daycare classroom, renewal of summer school programs and tuition rates, and establishing policies for the assessment of fines on late payments. Personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence were finalized, and updates were provided on outreach, transportation coordination, and the Education Foundation.

The board addressed several key items, including approval of a professional legal services contract, revisions to numerous job descriptions, and the update of program rates for the upcoming school year. Multiple shared services agreements were established with various school districts and charter schools for services such as therapy, instruction, and professional evaluations. The board also acted on the purchase of goods, authorized member participation in a cooperative pricing system, and handled various personnel actions including appointments, reappointments, resignations, leaves of absence, and terminations.

The board discussed a variety of agenda items including the adoption of several revised and new board policies, the formation of an Affirmative Action Team for the 2025-2028 Comprehensive Equity Plan, and the rescinding of previous motions concerning shared services and office space leases. The meeting also addressed facility and operational matters, such as the authorization of a condo for the transportation department, agreements for school bus transportation, radio services, and cleaning services, as well as the establishment of a virtual school. Furthermore, the board reviewed numerous shared services agreements with various school districts, approved job descriptions, and handled personnel actions, including staff appointments, resignations, leaves of absence, and participation in professional conferences.