Future Public School

Minutes

Future Public School Board Meeting 12-11-25

Date and Time

Thursday December 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM

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 (remote), Keith Donahue (remote), Trace Crago (remote), Whitley Caka (remote)

Directors Absent

Tracy Sedano

Guests Present

Kristen McCarver, Lauren Tassos (remote), Suzanne Metzgar (remote)

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 Dec 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM.

C.

Celebrations

Invited board members to briefly share their winter/holiday plans.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes 9-25-2025 [vote]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to approve the minutes from Future Public School Board Meeting on 09-25-25.
Trace Crago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve November Financials & Website Reports [vote]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Approve November Financials & Website Reports.
Trace Crago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Consent Agenda [vote]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Trace Crago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Management

A.

Director's Report

Amanda shared updates about our read-a-thon, and other potential student-led fundraising opportunities. She also shared updates about the arson of the play structure, staffing, creating a draft school calendar for SY26-27, and our federal meal program. Amanda also shared updates on enrollment, recruitment, and advertising the upcoming lottery, as well as reported on benchmark data and academic goals. The board also discussed potential additional board policies. Amanda also shared updates around exploring a planning grant for the next 10 years. 

B.

Approve Policy 5600 - Education of Homeless Children [vote]

Keith Donahue made a motion to Approve Policy 5600 - Education of Homeless Children as presented.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Policy 5500 - Medication Disbursement [vote]

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Approve Policy 5500 - Medication Disbursement as presented.
Keith Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Policy 5900 - English Language Program and Identification [vote]

Keith Donahue made a motion to Approve Policy 5900 - English Language Program and Identification as presented.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Revised SPED Manual [vote]

Keith Donahue made a motion to Approve Revised SPED Manual as presented.
Trace Crago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Approve Certificate of Impacted Attendance [vote]

Keith Donahue made a motion to Approve Certificate of Impacted Attendance.
Trace Crago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Governance Committee

A.

Potential Incoming Board Member (discussion)

Amanda shared about the potential incoming board member's experience and invited them to share about their interest in joining the board. The potential Director shared their history and experience in the charter school sector. A vote to invite them to join will be held at a later date. 

 

 

V. Finance Committee

A.

FY26 Budget Update (fyi)

Lauren shared updates on expenses, YTD budget vs. actuals, and investment performance and cash flow. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Jeff Carlson made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
Keith Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 9:47 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kristen McCarver