Board of Directors
The Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC) is governed by a Board of Directors, with one representative appointed by each member school committee. The Board meets regularly throughout the year.
2023-2024 Board Members
Ms. Melissa Cordeira
Acushnet School Committee
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Ms. Tiffini Reedy
Mattapoisett School Committee
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Ms. Donna McKenna
Fairhaven School Committee
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Mr. Christopher A. Cotter
New Bedford School Committee
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Ms. Michelle Smith
Marion School Committee
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Ms. Anne Fernandes
Rochester School Committee
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Mr. Christopher Oliver
Dartmouth School Committee
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Ms. Rose Bowman
ORR School Committee
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Ms. Sara Rodrigues
Fall River School Committee
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Mr. Michael Shea
GNBVT Committee
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Ms. Catherine S. Cooper, Executive Director
Secretary To The Board
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Mr. John Nunes
Collaborative Treasurer
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Mr. Christopher Haraden, Director of Finance and Operations
Public Access Records Officer
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2023-2024 Board Meetings and Minutes
Beginning September 2012, SMEC’s Board Meeting schedule will be posted online, as well as agendas, approved meeting minutes and our yearly independent financial audit. Should you have any questions, please contact us.
The table below lists scheduled meetings of the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative Board of Directors. Links to the agendas and minutes (in PDF format) are also provided as they become available.
Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held at the Administrative Office, 25 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Absent extenuating circumstances or cancellation due to lack of a quorum or inclement weather, changes to dates, start times, or location will be approved on the prior scheduled meeting or agenda and/or posted on the SMEC website and emailed to all Board members at least 48 hours in advance.
All SMEC Board Meetings are at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 (Virtual) | ||
| May 29, 2024 | ||
| April 30, 2024 | 04/30/2024 Agenda | |
| March 20, 2024 (Virtual)* | 03/20/2024 Agenda | |
| January 30, 2024 (Virtual)* | 01/30/2024 Agenda | 01/30/2024 Minutes |
| November 28, 2023 | 11/28/2023 Agenda | 11/28/2023 Minutes |
| September 27, 2023* | 09/27/2023 Agenda | 09/27/2023 Minutes |
| June 20, 2023* | 06/20/2023 Agenda | 06/20/2023 Minutes |
| May 30, 2023 | 05/30/2023 Agenda | 05/30/2023 Minutes |
| March 29, 2023 | 03/29/2023 Agenda | 03/29/2023 Minutes |
| March 2, 2023 | 03/02/2023 Agenda | 03/02/2023 Minutes |
| January 31, 2023* | 01/31/2022 Agenda | 01/31/2022 Minutes |
| November 29, 2022 | 11/29/2022 Agenda | 11/29/2022 Minutes |
| September 27, 2022 | 09/27/2022 Agenda | 09/27/2022 Minutes |
* Meeting was held remotely over Zoom. Please contact Catherine Cooper if you wish to join the Meeting.
Board of Trustees OPEB Trust Meetings
| Meeting Date | Agenda/Minutes |
|---|---|
| November 29, 2022 | 11/29/2022 Agenda |
| March 30, 2021 | 3/30/2021 Agenda |
| September 30, 2019 | 9/30/2019 Agenda/Minutes |