Future Public School
Minutes
Future Public School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Location
511 E 43rd St., Garden City, ID 83713
Virtual Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81827112890?pwd=pVpTKvIjWxkqUdF4z6zt0lKPfoLk7m.1
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, Darnisha Orcutt, Jeff Carlson (remote), Keith Donahue, Trace Crago (remote), Tracy Sedano (remote)
Directors Absent
Whitley Caka
Guests Present
Amanda Cox, Kristen McCarver
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Celebrations
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes 7-24-2025 [vote]
B.
Approve Consent Agenda [action]
III. Management
A.
Director's Report
Amanda shared some schoolwide updates and news, including the 1st annual read-a-thon, grant funding, and some new literacy and math support tools for families. She also shared updates on newly-launched leadership programs for students, enrollment, recruitment events and staffing. Academic goals and shared the Continuous Improvement Plan.
B.
Approve Busing Routes and Safety Busing (vote)
C.
Approve Continuous Improvement Plan (vote)
D.
Approve SPED Manual (vote)
IV. Governance Committee
A.
Potential Incoming Board Member (discussion)
Discussed including potential additional board member.
V. Finance Committee
A.
Review Credit Cardholder List [fyi]
B.
Review Audited Financials & Letter From Auditors (fyi)
Amanda shared results of audit - no issues found. A vote to approve will be on a future agenda. A general TYD budget update was also shared by Trace.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Board discussed moving the next board meeting date, which is currently scheduled for Thanksgiving day.
Amanda shared some celebrations of our most recent schoolwide IRI scores and other academic achievements. Other members shared some quick personal celebrations.