Alex Meuller went through the pertinent information listed in the bond report. Please see full report previously submitted. 

Highlighted: Debit Service & strong cash balances should position us to receive a favorable rate by banks. Lender services will be metric based to increase opportunity to secure additional funding for projects over the life of the bonds. There  are no fees until a favorable contract is signed. Once the board approves moving forward, bids will go out and they will update in three weeks. Alyse, Jason and Shana asked questions relative to the proposal.   David-the attorney- is in favor of us moving forward with the proposal.  

                      Financial reports for June and July were provided. Please see full report. Shana inquired about the transferring of funds into the year 2025 to cover large expenses. Her concerns will be addressed to David, the attorney, for better clarity on this issue, versus the money being used now. She will send her concerns for better clarity to be answered by David the attorney.  

 David submitted his report, pls see full repeort. Jason asked about risk investments based on suggestions come out of the bond report.  David reported that they will be operating from low risk-bearing stance.  Additional questions regarding the ability to earn interests on the money in the bank. 

The governance committee met on September 18th, 2024. The following were agenda items discussed. 1. There is a lack of communication between the board and Marcus Robinson. Emails and calls have gone unanswered. Should there be no contact between now and October's meeting, a motion to remove him from the board will be considered. 

2. All board member bio's are needed to be added to the website. 

3. Retreat dates are proposed - October 12 and two days during the

 week of Oct 21st; Members present agreed to meet on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 9 or 10 am virtually. Retreat topics--- bylaws, board responsibilities and other topics-

Report accepted as FYI

Ms. Beasley discussed the renewal of the contract with Ball State. As part of the process, the Ball State authorizers and community stakeholders will meet on November 13th and the 14th. The board is strongly encouraged to attend the 13th.  Please see the report for complete details.  All board members are strongly advised to attend.   

Ms. McGuire provided the data comparing the improvements in the IRead and ILearn test scores across campuses . Please see the full report.  There was some discussion regarding the difference between the IRead and ILearn scores in relationship to other schools and the other tests taken by Lighthouse students. 

-The IBeacon grant was renewed. The summer program was seen as a success. 

-A teacher's operation manual was created over the summer along with updates to teacher's pacing guides and exit tickets to gauge learning and comprehension mastery.  Teachers also worked on Unit Internalizations-to ensure teachers understand the material they are expected to teach before doing so.

-The board congratulated all the schools for the hard work and positive results stemming from the IRead and ILearn tests scores.  Jason asked questions regarding teacher retention. Jessica answered that the schools are doing what they can to engage teachers by creating a dynamic work culture while understanding  the climate of scarcity relating to teacher access.

This report was submitted as FYI

       Mrs. Beasley submitted her report. Pls see full report. 1. Enrollment numbers are up due to the success of Community/Family Engagement.  2. Introduced Ms. Bates as the Project Aware grant Coordinator.  3. The Board and staff were presented with school gear related to the marketing strategy adopted by the school.  4. Strategic planning committee is being formed to consider--creation of preschool development, and a state teacher certification program.      

Mrs. Franklin reported on terminations, family engagement, facility updates, change of bus company and teacher retention. 

Principals highlighted one area from their reports: Ms. Jackson gave shout out to 5th graders and the partnership with Star Gaze; Mr. Ross pointed out the positive attendance of the teaching staff; Ms. Franz pointed out the high IREAD and ILEARN results. 

 No members from the public were present to speak

Moved into Executive Session at 7:10pm