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Superintendents consider dissolving Prairie Lakes Education Co‑op as members withdraw
Summary
District superintendents reported that member schools are exploring dissolving the Prairie Lakes Education Co‑op after one district filed to withdraw; dissolving would shift costs and site services such as school psychologist days and Medicaid reimbursement handling.
Superintendent Scott told the board that member districts in the Prairie Lakes Education Co‑op (PLC) are discussing dissolving the co‑op after Flannery filed to withdraw for the 2026‑27 school year. Scott said the co‑op currently provides school psychology services and helps with Medicaid reimbursement for member districts.
If more members leave, remaining schools will face higher per‑district administrative costs; Scott said member districts currently pay roughly $8,000–$13,000 annually in administrative costs to the co‑op. He said the member districts will decide at upcoming superintendent meetings and that the board should anticipate taking formal action in January; a 75% affirmative vote among member schools is required to dissolve PLC.
Board members asked how the district would preserve site services if the co‑op dissolves; Scott said the district would first try to retain days through Tri Valley School District or make other arrangements.
