The Education Cooperative

The meeting focused on several agenda items. The first major item was the presentation and acceptance of the FY25 Independent Financial Audit Report, which resulted in a "Clean Opinion." The cumulative surplus for FY25 was presented and accepted at $2,184,637 (17.2%), noted to be under the 25% allowable threshold due to a planned loss for capital expenses. The Consent Agenda was approved, covering the minutes from the November 7, 2025 meeting, a personnel update including replacements, new hires, a salary adjustment, and a title change, and the FY25 Annual Report highlighting achievements such as a 10-year high in student enrollment and program expansions. The Executive Director provided updates on recent activities and outlined expected budget challenges for FY27 and FY28 due to the termination of the TECCA sponsorship and projected increases in health insurance rates. The DESE mid-cycle Collaborative Program Review was reported to have concluded with complimentary remarks and no required action items.

The meeting included an introduction of the Interim Director of Professional Learning and Leading. The consent agenda was presented, including meeting minutes and the FY'26 Q1 Financial Report, which indicated a change in the SDPA program's billing cycle and an increase in tuition and expenses. A personnel update was given, including staff appointments and a proposed rate adjustment for teachers' aides. The Board's second reading of the proposed Abuse Prevention Policy was conducted, with a minor adjustment suggested. The Executive Director provided updates, including the College Fair, TEC's Annual Fall Fest and Halloween, community outings, and the arrival of a new van. The settlement with TECCA was discussed, which will result in a $2.5M payment to TEC and TECCA vacating by 7/31/2026. A budget development preview was presented, focusing on FY27 and FY28, taking into account the loss of TECCA sponsorship and sublease revenue, adjustments to the teacher and para salary scales, and increasing health insurance costs and retirement rates. MOEC's suggested CD requirement language was also discussed.

The meeting agenda includes the FY25 Independent Financial Audit Report, discussion and vote on cumulative surplus, and a consent agenda covering the review of minutes from the November 7, 2025 meeting, a personnel update, and the FY25 Annual Report. Additionally, there will be an Executive Director's Update covering news, FY27 Budget Development and Salary Scale Adjustment, DESE Mid-Cycle Collaborative Program Review, and TEC Celebrates Teaching. The agenda also includes a section for any new business.

The meeting included the election of the Board Chair and Vice-Chair, followed by the appointment of members to FY'26 subcommittees and working groups. The Consent Agenda included the Meeting Minutes from May 9, 2025, the FY'25 Q4 Financial Report, and a Personnel Update. Strategic priorities for the upcoming year were discussed, focusing on curriculum implementation, community access, research-based frameworks for school avoidance, career exploration opportunities, and SEL skill development. The board also reviewed the Abuse Prevention Policy and received an Executive Director's update covering summer activities, school openings, enrollments, and upcoming events. The meeting moved to Executive Session at 8:38am.

The meeting covered several key topics, including the approval of the FY'26 Budget, a second reading and approval of the Title IX Policy Revision, and the approval of consent agenda items such as meeting minutes, personnel updates, grants and donations, the Q3 Financial Report, Student Handbook Updates, and the proposed FY'26 Board of Directors Meeting Date. Additionally, the FY'25 Budget Amendment was approved, and the Executive Director's and Treasurer's Evaluations were presented and approved. The Executive Director provided updates on spring events, a BSU Job Fair, TEC SDPA Expansion, and a letter from DESE regarding the Annual Report. The board then moved to an executive session.