Sangamon Area Special Education District

The board meeting agenda included items such as adopting the amended FY 26 budget, approving special education procedures, and establishing the FY 27 board meeting dates. Additional action items covered the approval of the Stepping Stones contract, revised eligibility criteria, technology purchases, CPI training materials, and the Everway contract for unique learning. The board also addressed personnel matters and potential litigation during a closed session.

The board meeting agenda included a closed session to discuss personnel matters, individual student needs, negotiations, and potential litigation. During the Director's Report, the board addressed the adoption of PRESS updates, security camera upgrades, a staff compensation proposal for FY 27, a budget amendment for FY 26, structured teaching training, and updates regarding the eligibility committee and special education procedures. The board also reviewed the personnel report and received a central office report.

The board discussed and approved several key items including a medical leave of absence, a retirement incentive plan, and insurance plans for the 24-25 fiscal year with Blue Cross Blue Shield. The board also reviewed the SASED cooperative agreement, approved updates to the PRESS policy, and authorized the purchase of Microsoft licensing. Additionally, updates were provided regarding the SASED Central summer school program and recent artistic improvements made to the school facility. The consent agenda included approval of financial reports, bills payable, and various personnel transactions including new hires and resignations.

The Board of Directors approved a medical leave request, the hiring of new Special Education Administrators, and a contract for school Medicaid consulting services to improve billing procedures. The Director provided an update regarding an internship program and an upcoming Teacher's Institute featuring a reunification drill and cardiac response training. The Board also reviewed financial reports, personnel changes including various hirings, resignations, and FMLA leaves, and received an update regarding a leadership award nomination for a staff member.

The board meeting covered several key items, including the approval of a medical leave request and the purchase of the SAVVAS math curriculum for SASED Central School using ESSERIII funds. The board approved the SASED Central FY25 school calendar, which includes adjustments to teacher institute days and alignment with local school districts for transportation purposes. There was a discussion regarding updates to special education law concerning emergency-related accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans, as well as the designation of PUNS list contacts. Furthermore, the board reviewed operational reports for SASED Central, including updates on staff absenteeism, teacher grant impacts, and the utilization of the adaptive climbing wall. Finally, the board discussed strategies for streamlining the process of submitting district attendance sheets for payroll purposes.