Vision, Mission and Core Values were read by board members.

Robyn Brandman commented on the lack of communication regarding the school's strategic plan process and stressed the need for additional information about the process to be properly communicated to The GLOBE community.

The agenda and minutes were approved by consent without objection.

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Christina Wade provided the presentation to the Board.

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. After concluding her segment of the report, Christi introduced Judy to discuss information on the culminating trip to Concordia Language Villages in Minnesota. Judy indicated that the goal is for the school to cover the curriculum costs for the trip and parents bear responsibility of the cost for the round-trip flight and baggage fees. A video about Concordia Language Villages was shown. Christi then introduced Darren Fagan to give a presentation on the Master Site Plan for UC. Darren was accompanied by Michael Kidd of Root Design Studio. Finally, Zakia gave a presentation on the school's Milestones data. The presentation was included in the agenda packet.

Monique made a motion to forgo the normal bidding selection process for the LC Phase I project and allow for the vendor for the UC project to submit renderings for LC. Motion seconded by Chip. Motion approved by all present.

There was no formal report this month. The committee did not meet this month. The plan is for Drew Reynolds to be added to the Board next month and assume the role as chair of the Academic Committee. 

There was no formal report this month. The committee met this month. The committee discussed the logistics of having more consistent finance meetings, getting the financials submitted for inclusion in the packets for each meeting and uploading them onto BoardOnTrack. In addition, Christi noted submitting them to the county as well for their "whole new plan on financial accountability." The committee approved incorporating the $30K each year into the budget to cover the curriculum costs of the 8th grade trip. The parents will be responsible for the out-of-pocket travel costs. 

Chip made a motion to approve the contract to pay for the playground equipment for LC. Motion seconded by Meghann. Motion approved by all present.

Chip made a motion to elect Luis as treasurer for the Board. Monique seconded the motion. Motion approved by all present.

There was no formal report this month. The informal report was given during the Executive Director's Report earlier in the meeting.

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. The committee met on 8/20 and has established a regular meeting schedule for the entire school year that has been posted on BoardOnTrack and the school's calendar. Each meeting will be held via teleconference and the call-in info is included in the meeting notices on BoardOnTrack.

There was no formal report this month.

There was no formal report this month. Sharon asked Aba to take on a more prominent role in getting the committee re-engaged. 

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Sharon asked Katie to have NorthStar facilitate a public forum in September for the benefit of the parents and other interested parties to get an update on the current status of the plan. Katie indicated the date and time would be communicated once the details are finalized. 

There was no formal report this month. Monique stated that the committee is scheduled to meet on 8/28. The future meetings would revert back to the third Wednesday of each month and the meeting location will likely be Lower Campus. Monique also discussed the increased interest that she has received from those wanting to serve on the committee and said she has encouraged some to join other committees like the Academic Committee. Monique or a designee of the committee will be present for the interviews for the vendor for the DEI initiative.

There was no formal report this month. Sharon indicated the committee has been working with Christi to close out the goals from last school year and working on the goals for the current school year. Sharon and Ryan will be meeting with Christi weekly.

The next scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Upper Campus.