Adelante Schools

Adelante Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday June 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT

Location

Switchboard Indy - Coworking Space

801 Shelby St.

Indianapolis, IN 46203 

Meeting Room: The Network

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 8:30 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Rachel Scott 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Brendan Chandler 1 m
  C. Public Comment   Rachel Scott 5 m
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Rachel Scott 2 m
    Approve minutes for Adelante Schools Board Meeting on April 17, 2026  
II. CEO Report 8:39 AM
  A. Spotlight & Executive Updates FYI Matthew Rooney 5 m
III. Finance & Operations 8:44 AM
  A. Metrics FYI Jordan Habayeb 5 m
  B. Lilly Updates FYI Jordan Habayeb 5 m
  C. Referendums Discuss Jordan Habayeb 10 m
  D. Transactions Vote Jordan Habayeb 2 m
  E. FY27 Employee Handbook Approval Vote Jordan Habayeb 5 m
  F. FY27 Student & Family Handbook Approval Vote Jordan Habayeb 5 m
IV. Committee Updates 9:16 AM
  A. Academic Excellence Discuss Chrissy Franz 5 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

  • No Updates at this time as we wait for the end of the embargo on ILEARN data
 
  B. Finance & Development FYI Matt Meer 3 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 3 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. 

 

 
  D. Vote on New Board Member: Amy St John Vote Nelson Frech 3 m
  E. Vote on New Board Member: Carmen Tello Vote Nelson Frech 5 m
V. Board Chair Update 9:35 AM
  A. Board Updates FYI Rachel Scott 3 m
  B. Upcoming OEI Reports FYI Brendan Chandler 1 m
   

6/30 - Board Self-Evaluations and Leader Evaluations

 
  C. SY26/27 Board Meeting Calendar Vote Brendan Chandler 5 m
VI. Closing Items 9:44 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Rachel Scott 1 m