Vertus High School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location
Vertus High School
Trustees Present
A. Bell, C. Gantt, D. Johnson (remote), D. Paul, E. Gallina, J. O'Connell, J. Wynn, L. Gustin, M. Mandina, M. Sydor, S. David-West, V. Van Voorhis
Trustees Absent
I. Anderson
Guests Present
J. Locey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Paul called a meeting of the board of trustees of Vertus High School to order on Tuesday Aug 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
E. Gallina made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 07-21-26.
J. O'Connell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda Items
A.
Month At A Glance
B.
Recruitment Update
Community events a success for us. Recruitment is slow but steady.
C.
Board Statistics
No statistics as a result of the summer session.
III. Finance
A.
Budget vs Actual & Cash Flow
Early in the fiscal year. Final title allocations within $2000.
Cash Flow on target.
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Vertus Safety Plan 2026-2027
D & L Coverage inquiry. Confirmed we have.
Possibility of a cybersecurity policy discussed
V. Committee Reporting
A.
Gala Committee Update
Invitation discussion. Ways the Board can contribute. Spreadsheet on BOT.
B.
Governance
Four board members' term limits are in May 2027.
Centralize recruitment and onboarding.
VI. Closing Items
A.
New Action Item Review & Report Out
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Locey
MAAG-Together Now is participating in events and having very positive interactions.