RCO staff presented data showing rising project costs, volatile funding sources and frequent time extensions in the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALIA) and asked the board whether to pursue structural changes (phased grants, focused geographic priorities, match adjustments) or narrower updates; board members generally favored targeted solutions such as phased preconstruction funding and clearer grant caps.

The superintendent identified A3881 (rolling-average local fair share) and S1807 (PILOT revenue sharing) as legislative options that could reduce aid volatility and provide revenue-sharing pathways for municipalities and schools.

Presenter Paul Lundberg told the board recent property‑tax relief legislation has shifted a larger share of education funding to the state, a change he said merits close monitoring because it could expose education funding to future state cuts.