Public Meeting Agenda: February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - PAEC Governing Board Meeting

1. ROLL CALL

2. AUDIT PRESENTATION BY BAKER TILLY

3. CLOSED SESSION

4. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

6. APPROVAL OF GOVERNING BOARD MINUTES

7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

7.A. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL

Attachments: (1)

PAYROLL NUMBERS Jan. 2026

7.B. APPROVAL OF BILLS

7.C. NEW BUSINESS

7.C.a. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL REPORT

7.C.b. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT REPORT

8. OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.A. PRESS PLUS 120 - 3RD AND FINAL READING

9. EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT

Description:
The Executive Board meeting was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Those present included: Dr. Nicole Spatafore and Ms. Irene Daciuk from District # 87, Ms. Rosalind Banks from District # 88, Dr. Antonia Hill from District # 93, and Mrs. Vanessa Schmitt from District #209.

Mr. Nick Cavalier from Baker Tilly presented the audit results.

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

The Executive Board reviewed and recommended approval of action items on the agenda, and tabled the resignation of a direct 1:1 hire pending resolution for next Tuesday.

Dr. Antonia Hill from District #93 will be the Executive Board Representative for the Governing Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

10. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Description:

The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The following items were discussed:

Treasurer’s Report (January 2026) - The committee reviewed and accepted the Treasurer’s Report for January, including an overview of revenues, expenditures, and fund balances.
Geothermal Tax Consultant Update - The committee was informed that Alliant’s proposal to perform the work necessary to secure tax rebates for the geothermal project has been accepted.
Geothermal Budget Worksheet - The geothermal budget worksheet was updated to reflect Alliant’s fees associated with the tax rebate work.
Mid-Year Tuition Cost Sheets - Mid-year tuition cost sheets were discussed. These are currently in progress and will be finalized once calculations and reviews are complete.
Audit Update - The annual audit has been completed. Representatives from Baker Tilly will attend the upcoming Executive and Governing Board meetings to present the audit results.

11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S INFORMATIONAL REPORT

11.A. CURRENT DISTRICT CHILD COUNT 2025-2026

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

11.C. TRANSITION REPORTS

11.D. INITIAL REFERRALS

11.E. POLICE REPORTS

Description: There was 3 Police reports during the month of January.

11.F. PAEC ACTIVITY FUND

11.G. PAEC PROGRAM UPDATES

Attachments: (1)

January 2026 Program Updates

11.H. PAEC EVENTS

Attachments: (3)

11.I. POSSIBLE DONATIONS

11.J. PAEC ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT UPDATES

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

13. MEETING RECAP

Description:
1) The Executive Board voted on and recommended Press Plus 120 to the Governing Board of Education.

2) Baker Tilly presented the audit to the Executive Board and will also be presenting to the Governing Board. Business Managers were encouraged to be present for the presentation.

3) Please encourage others to come out to see what our students have to share with the community.

14. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

Description: Thank you card from Mr. Loving

15. ADJOURNMENT

February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - PAEC Governing Board Meeting

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