Final

Adelante Schools

Adelante Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday February 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM EST

Location

Adelante Schools at Emma Donnan Elementary & Middle School - Bean Creek Meeting Room

Goals:
  1. Approve organizational foundational tools and policies to govern our school and operate effectively.
  2. Deepen our understanding of Adelante’s Emma Donnan operational state and provide any necessary support and guidance.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:30 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Nelson Frech 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Brendan Chandler 1 m
  C. Public Comment   Nelson Frech 5 m
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Nelson Frech 2 m
    Approve minutes for Adelante Schools Board Meeting on December 19, 2025  
II. CEO Report 9:39 AM
  A. Spotlight & Executive Updates FYI Edward Rangel 5 m
III. Finance & Operations 9:44 AM
  A. Operations Metrics FYI Jordan Habayeb 5 m
  B. Benefits Discuss Jordan Habayeb 10 m
  C. Lilly Updates FYI Jordan Habayeb 3 m
  D. Upcoming Items FYI Jordan Habayeb 3 m
  E. Transactions Vote Jordan Habayeb 2 m
IV. Committee Updates 10:07 AM
  A. Academic Excellence Discuss Chrissy Franz 15 m
   

Academic Excellence Committee Goals: 

  • Yearly approve annual goals to attain academic achievement and quarterly monitor progress towards achievement of those goals
  • Bi-monthly ensure that all Board members understand the school’s  academic achievement goals, successes, barriers, and strategies
  • Participate in one or more professional development experiences related to the board role, academic oversight, or academic achievement.
  • Put forth at least one potential board member each year
  • Quarterly evaluate the work  of the Academic Committee and the objectives committed to and report on the same to the Board of Directors
  • Annually review the school handbook and provide recommendations for action by the Board 

Committee Report

  • ELA & Math Checkpoint Data 
  • Instruction & Support
  
  B. Finance & Development FYI Matt Meer 5 m
   

Finance Committee Goals: 

  • Identify at least one potential BOD member and set them forth for consideration to the broader board.
  • Review and revise Finance Policies by June 30th.
  • Develop a long-term strategy for excess cash, which we will present to the BOD by the end of the calendar year. 
  
  C. Governance FYI Nelson Frech 2 m
   

Governance Committee Goals: 

  • Lead efforts to identify, vet, and recommend qualified candidates so the board maintains a strong, diverse roster.
  • Support member development by recommending and coordinating at least one annual governance/board training session.
  • Track attendance and promote engagement to help the board meet quorum at every meeting. 

 

  
V. Board Chair Update 10:29 AM
  A. Board Updates FYI Kristy Kainrath 3 m
  B. Board Chair Vote Nelson Frech 2 m
   

Vote on a new Board Chair - Rachel Scott nominated during the Dec. Meeting

  
  C. School Leader Contract Vote Nelson Frech 5 m
   

Updated contract & compensation for E. Rangel

  
  D. Upcoming OEI Reports FYI Brendan Chandler 1 m
   

6/30 - Board Self-Evaluations and Leader Evaluations

  
VI. Closing Items 10:40 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Kristy Kainrath
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