The agenda was reviewed and approved without modifications.

Brannon Jones welcomed everyone, emphasizing the importance of the day’s retreat in setting
the direction for the upcoming school year.

No public comments were submitted or presented.

• Facilitator: Hive 180 (KCadman)
   
• Best Practices in Charter School Governance
  • KCadman led a discussion on effective governance practices for charter schools,
    including strategies for board engagement and accountability.
• Legal/Regulatory Compliance & Accountability
  • Emphasis was placed on the importance of compliance with state regulations and
    charter school accountability frameworks.
• Open Meeting and Open Records Requirements
  • Reviewed the legal obligations related to open meetings and records, ensuring
    transparency.
• Board Structure and Policy
  • Discussion centered around optimizing board structure to enhance policy development
    and oversight.

The board continued informal discussions over lunch, focusing on reflections from the morning
session.

• Facilitators: Monique Carruthers & Brannon Jones
• Compliance & Usage
  • Reviewed the tools and systems in place to ensure compliance and effective board
    operations.
• Board Assessment and Demographics
  • Discussed current board demographics and areas for improvement to ensure diversity
    and representation.

• Expectations and Execution
  • Outlined the expectations for board members in supporting the school’s mission and
    strategic goals.

• Facilitator: AJoiner
• Engaging team-building activities were conducted to strengthen relationships among board
  members and align on shared goals.

• Reflections
  • Reflected on the previous school year, identifying successes and areas for improvement.
• Policy and Board Calendar
  • Reviewed and updated the board calendar for the upcoming school year
• System Refinement, Goal Setting
  • Discussed system refinements and set strategic goals for SY2024-2025.
• Committee Work/Ownership
  • Breakout sessions focused on committee work and defining ownership of key initiatives.

• Facilitators: Brannon Jones & KGreen
• Financial Overview and Budget
  • Provided an overview of the school’s current financial status and budget projections for
    the upcoming year.
• Board Contributions
  • Discussed strategies for increasing board member contributions to support financial
    goals.
• Board Fundraising Planning
  • Outlined a plan for board-led fundraising initiatives to enhance school resources.

The retreat concluded with closing remarks from Brannon Jones, emphasizing the board’s
commitment to ZEST Prep’s mission and the importance of ongoing collaboration.