Vertus High School

Minutes

Monthly Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday September 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Directors Present

C. Gantt, D. Johnson, E. Gallina, J. O'Connell, M. Mandina (remote)

Directors Absent

S. Ash, V. VanVoorhis

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Locey

Non Voting Members Present

J. Locey

Guests Present

A. Brisson, L. Bennett, T. Hill

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C. Gantt called a meeting of the board of directors of Vertus High School to order on Tuesday Sep 19, 2023 at 4:06 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes from Monthly Board Meeting on 08-15-23.
J. O'Connell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Action Item Review Prior Month

Action items were updated and progress has been made since last month.

II. Consent Agenda Items

A.

Month At A Glance

B.

Board Statistics

School enrollment is at an all time high and above our budgeted enrollment.

III. Finance

A.

Budget vs Actual & Cash Flow

The school remains in a strong cash position and is well positioned for a successful year financially.

IV. Discussion Items

A.

Recruitment Update

B.

Gala/Fundraising

C.

Safety Plan Approval

D. Johnson made a motion to Approve the updates to the Vertus Charter School Safety Plan & Emergency Response Manual.
C. Gantt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Annual Benchmark Goals

D. Johnson made a motion to Approve the annual Benchmark Goals for the 2023-24 school year.
E. Gallina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. 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 5:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Gallina