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Future Public School Board Meeting - July 24, 2025

Date and Time

Thursday July 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Location

We exist to ensure that all children are equipped with the head and heart skills to be the change makers of our future world. Future Public School prepares students with a rigorous academic foundation, and does so through a joyful school community where everyone belongs.

Directors Present

Colleen Mackay (remote), Darnisha Orcutt, Jeff Carlson, Keith Donahue, Whitley Caka (remote)

Directors Absent

Basile Beaty, Tracy Sedano

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Darnisha Orcutt

Guests Present

Amanda Cox, Kristen McCarver, Lauren Tassos, Trace Crago

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Jeff Carlson called a meeting of the board of directors of Future Public School to order on Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM.

C.

Celebrations

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes 6-4-2025 [action]

Keith Donahue made a motion to approve the minutes from Future Public School Board Meeting - June 4, 2025 on 06-04-25.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes 6-26-2025 [action]

Keith Donahue made a motion to approve the minutes from Future Public School Board Meeting - June 26, 2025 on 06-26-25.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Consent Agenda [action]

Keith Donahue made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Darnisha Orcutt arrived.

III. Management

A.

Director's Report

Amanda shared updates around staffing, organizational partnerships, after school and summer programs. She also shared year 8 organizational and academic goals. She also shared 25-26 enrollment and budget projection updates.

B.

HB 41 Update [discuss]

Amanda shared and the board discussed updates from state officials about HB 41.

C.

Approve Revisions to Engineer Wellness Policy [action]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Approve Revisions to Engineer Wellness Policy.
Keith Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Revisions to Parent & Family Engagement Policy [vote]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Approve Revisions to Parent & Family Engagement Policy.
Whitley Caka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Governance Committee

A.

Re-Elect Board Members for Terms Ending 7-1-2025 [vote]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Re-Elect Board Members for Terms Ending 7-1-2025.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.

Basile is transitioning out, so will not be voted in. 

Tracy, Darnisha, Keith, Whitley all voted renewed.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Appoint new director Trace Crago [vote]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Appoint new director Trace Crago for three year term.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Annual Election of Officers [vote]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Annual Election of Officers as presented in discussion.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.

Chair - Darnisha Orcutt

Vice Chair - Keith Donahue

Treasurer - Trace Crago

Secretary/Clerk - Kristen McCarver

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

2025-2026 Board Committees [discuss]

This discussion has been moved to the next board meeting. 

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.

Vote seconded by new member Trace Crago.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kristen McCarver