Mr. Price was in person for the meeting.  The minutes will be adjusted to reflect the change.

School-Year Start and Family Events

• The principal reported that the high school began on September 10 and the middle school had already been in session, bringing the whole school and co-located Harbor School into full operation.
• Back-to-school activities included parent orientation, a Dads Take Your Child to School event, and a school barbecue.

Enrollment, Attendance, and Student Systems

• Current billable enrollment was reported at 270 out of a projected 300, or 90% of target.
• Year-to-date attendance was 73.9%, and long-term absences stood at 33, though those students were not included in the attendance rate.
• Immunization compliance was at 83.58%, with continued work underway with the school clinic and families.

Assessments and Staff Support

• iReady diagnostic testing was scheduled for September 18 to 23 to measure ELA and math skill levels.
• Classroom walkthroughs, dean support, and instructional coaching were planned to strengthen teacher capacity and school culture.

Upcoming School Events

• The principal outlined upcoming events including the annual health fair, Saturday Academy, college family night, and the eighth-grade camping trip.

The finance report covered final fiscal 2026 results, year-to-date balances, revenue, expenses, and cash flow projections. 

Fiscal 2026 Year-End Results

• Finance leadership reported a final fiscal 2026 picture of about $8.06 million in revenue, about $7.9 million in expenses, and a surplus of about $151,000.
• Adjustments were made by moving certain paid expenses from accounts payable to the balance sheet, improving the final bottom line.

Balance Sheet and Revenue

• Cash and cash equivalents were reviewed, including about $1.89 million in the operating account and about $1.47 million in the interest-bearing account.
• Deferred revenue of about $1.08 million was tied to DOE deposits that would be recognized across September and October.
• Year-to-date revenue was reported at about $1.15 million, with expenses around $703,000, producing a surplus of about $153,000.

Cash Flow Outlook

• The cash flow projection showed a starting August cash position of about $3.36 million, expected October deposits, and projected outflows based on historical patterns and the current budget.

Renewal Application Status

• The school reported that all renewal materials had been submitted successfully.
• The DOE requested additional materials by October 15, including attendance monitoring, immunization plans, curriculum details, differentiation models, teacher certification information, and supports for special populations.

NextGen Proposal and Board Planning

• The board renewal and reconstitution committee reported that the NextGen proposal was reviewed, but no immediate reconstitution or trustee action was requested at this meeting.
• The proposal still needs further development on capacity, staffing, finances, governance structure, and legal or operational relationships.
• The board expects to continue working toward a fully reconstituted board by January 1, 2027, subject to DOE approval and future board action.

Committee and Legal Review

• Miss Haynes said legal counsel and board leadership reviewed the proposal and provided feedback to NextGen.
• The board will use future monthly meetings to track updates, respond to DOE requests, and handle any matters that require formal approval.