Public Meeting Agenda: April 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - PAEC Governing Board Meeting

1. ROLL CALL

2. ABA THERAPY PRESENTATION

Description:
Presented by RoHealth.

3. FASTBRIDGE DATA

Description: Presentation by Mrs. Bethany Kural - PAEC Data Coordinator

4. CLOSED SESSION

5. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

7. APPROVAL OF GOVERNING BOARD MINUTES

8. OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL

Description: The information is attached.

Attachments: (1)

PAYROLL NUMBERS March 2026

9.B. APPROVAL OF BILLS

9.C. NEW BUSINESS

9.C.a. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL REPORT

Attachments: (1)

April 2026 Personnel Report (1)

9.C.b. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT REPORT

Attachments: (1)

April 2026 Contractual Agreement Report (3)

9.C.c. THE ANSWER, INC. FACILITY USE AGREEMENT

9.C.d. SOCIAL MEDIA LITIGATION

9.C.e. RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS

9.C.f. AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH THE AMENDED 2025-2026 BUDGET

9.C.g. ROHEALTH CLIENT STAFFING AGREEMENT

9.C.h. CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT

Description: Geothermo Borefield and Conversion Project.

10. EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT

Description: The Executive Board meeting was held on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Those present included: Dr. Nicole Spatafore from District 87, Ms. Irene Daciuk, District # 87, Dr. Victoria Stockton from District #88, Dr. Antonia Hill from District # 93, and Mrs. Vanessa Schmitt from District #209

Mr. Michael James, Ms. April Cohen, Ms. LaShonda McDaniel, and Mrs. Cecy Mendoza-Jurek from PAEC Administration was also present.

Mrs. Trainette Latham from PAEC Administration was present during the ABA RoHealth Presentation.

The Executive Board reviewed and recommended approval of all action items on the agenda.

Dr. Antonia Hill from District # 93 will be the Executive Board Representative for the Governing Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

11. DUPAGE/WEST COOK REPORT

Description: The April West Cook Region Meeting has been moved to Thursday, April 9, 2026.

12. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Description:

The Finance Committee met on March 7, 2026. The following items were discussed:

Treasurer’s Report (March 2026) — The committee reviewed and accepted the Treasurer’s Report, including an overview of revenues, expenditures, and fund balances.
Fund Balance Discussion — A spreadsheet was presented outlining the amounts needed to bring PAEC back into compliance with Board policy requiring a minimum 10% fund balance. The committee also discussed a plan to withhold a portion of FY2025 audit refunds to member districts, using a consistent allocation method, to support rebuilding the fund balance.
Transfer of Funds for Vehicle Purchase — A resolution was discussed to transfer funds from the Operations & Maintenance Fund to the Transportation Fund to support the purchase of a replacement passenger van. The current vehicle is over 20 years old and is no longer cost-effective to repair.
FY2026 Amended Budget — The proposed amended budget was presented. The budget remains balanced with no new funds required, but an amendment is necessary to reflect adjustments identified during the mid-year financial review.
FY2026 Audit Engagement Letter — The committee reviewed the audit engagement letter from Baker Tilly for FY2026.

No formal action was taken. The committee will continue to review these items and provide recommendations to the Board as appropriate.

13. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S INFORMATIONAL REPORT

13.A. CURRENT DISTRICT CHILD COUNT 2025-2026

Description: The information is attached.

13.B. CURRENT ENROLLMENT AND CLASSROOM STAFFING PATTERNS 2025-2026

Description: The information is attached.

13.C. TRANSITION REPORTS

Description: The information is attached.

13.D. INITIAL REFERRALS

Description: The information is attached.

13.E. POLICE REPORTS

Description: There were no reports during the month of March.

13.F. PAEC ACTIVITY FUND

Description: The information is attached.

13.G. PAEC PROGRAM UPDATES

Description: The information is attached.

Attachments: (1)

March 2026 Program Updates

13.H. PAEC EVENTS

Description: The information is attached.

Attachments: (2)

13.I. PAEC STRATEGIC PLAN AT WEST 40

Description: The information is attached.

Attachments: (1)

PAEC Strategic Planning at West 40

13.J. VILLAGE OF BELLWOOD - 1ST PARTY FUNDRAISER

Description: The information is attached.

Attachments: (1)

Village of Bellwood - 1st Party Fundraiser

13.K. PAEC ACADEMY TALENT SHOW

Description: The information is attached.

Attachments: (1)

PAEC Academy Talent Show

13.L. EASTER BASKET DONATIONS

Description: The information is attached.

Attachments: (1)

Easter Basket Donation

13.M. SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEES LUNCHEON

Attachments: (1)

Spotlight Employees Luncheon

13.N. FOIA REQUESTS

Description: 2 were received.

13.O. PAEC ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT UPDATES

Description: The information is attached.

14. OTHER/ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE GOVERNING BOARD

15. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

Description: None.

16. MEETING RECAP

Description:

After reviewing the information regarding the Social Media litigation, our PAEC attorney stated that PAEC could pursue the lawsuit. The Executive Board recommends that the Governing Board approve joining the lawsuit.
The Executive Board recommends that the Governing Board approve the additional lease for The Answer Inc.
The Executive Board recommends that the Governing Board approve the Resolution to transfer funds. This resolution was created for PAEC to be able to purchase a new van that will transport students to their vocational jobs and other destinations as needed.
The Executive Board discussed a possible lease with regard to the location of PAEC Academy starting July 1^st, 2026.

17. ADJOURNMENT

April 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - PAEC Governing Board Meeting

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