Tri-County Special Education Association

The meeting included a review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Joint Agreement Budget, which accounts for staff salary increases, health insurance contributions, and additional service requests from districts for social work, psychology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The agenda also included the appointment of the Executive Committee as well as the Finance and Board Policy Committees.

The Executive Committee meeting involved an administrative report presentation and an executive session. The committee discussed and approved a multi-stage strategy for replacing the roof at the Lincoln office. Additionally, the committee adopted the FY23 calendar and approved the hiring of several staff members, including a speech-language pathologist, a school psychologist intern, school psychologists, and an administrative assistant for the Lincoln and Clinton offices.

The meeting agenda includes administrative reports and an executive session regarding personnel matters. New business items cover specific employee resignations and new hires, the approval of purchases related to RUS DLT and IDPH grants, and a potential collaboration with Dr. Wu at ISU to support local programs. Additionally, the board will discuss infrastructure improvements, including a new strategy for bidding HVAC system replacements and estimates for roof repairs. Old business topics involve potential services from Creatively Focused and Teachtown, as well as considerations regarding tuition funding for a school psychologist candidate.

The committee reviewed and approved the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. Additionally, the committee authorized the hiring of up to five interns for the 19-20 school year and discussed potential tuition assistance for interns. Surplus funds management was addressed, authorizing the director to manage excess funds up to $800,000 in accordance with policy.

The committee reviewed the consent agenda and received the Director's report. Significant actions taken included the approval of various personnel items, specifically honorable dismissals, acceptance of resignations, and the hiring and transfer of staff members. Additionally, the committee discussed facilities maintenance requirements, noting the upcoming need for a new roof at the Lincoln office building and new furnaces for the Bloomington office building.