Future Public School
Minutes
Future Public School Board Meeting 12-11-25
Date and Time
Thursday December 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Location
511 E. 43rd St, Garden City ID, 83714
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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
C.
Celebrations
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes 9-25-2025 [vote]
B.
Approve November Financials & Website Reports [vote]
C.
Approve Consent Agenda [vote]
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]
C.
Approve Policy 5500 - Medication Disbursement [vote]
D.
Approve Policy 5900 - English Language Program and Identification [vote]
E.
Approve Revised SPED Manual [vote]
F.
Approve Certificate of Impacted Attendance [vote]
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.
Invited board members to briefly share their winter/holiday plans.