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

Darnisha Orcutt called a meeting of the board of directors of Future Public School to order on Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM.

C.

Celebrations

Amanda shared some celebrations of our most recent schoolwide IRI scores and other academic achievements. Other members shared some quick personal celebrations. 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes 7-24-2025 [vote]

Keith Donahue made a motion to approve the minutes from Future Public School Board Meeting - July 24, 2025 on 07-24-25.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

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.

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)

Keith Donahue made a motion to Approve Busing Routes and Safety Busing as Presented.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Continuous Improvement Plan (vote)

Colleen Mackay made a motion to Approve Continuous Improvement Plan as Presented.
Keith Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve SPED Manual (vote)

Colleen Mackay made a motion to Approve most recent SPED Manual as Presented.
Jeff Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Governance Committee

A.

Potential Incoming Board Member (discussion)

Discussed including potential additional board member.

V. Finance Committee

A.

Review Credit Cardholder List [fyi]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Approve 2025 Credit Cardholder List as presented.
Trace Crago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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. 

Colleen Mackay made a motion to Adourn meeting.
Keith Donahue seconded the motion.
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 2:21 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kristen McCarver