Future Public School
Minutes
Future Public School Board Meeting 1-22-26
Date and Time
Thursday January 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Location
511 E 43rd Street, 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, Trace Crago (remote), Tracy Sedano, Whitley Caka (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Whitley Caka
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Keith Donahue
Guests Present
Amanda Cox, Chris Yorgason, Kristen McCarver, Lauren Tassos, Suzanne Metzgar
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Celebrations
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes 12-11-2025 [vote]
B.
Approve December Financials & Website Reports [vote]
C.
Approve Consent Agenda [vote]
III. Management
A.
Director's Report
B.
Approve 2026-2027 School Calendar [vote]
Motion made by newly-approved voting member Suzanne Metzgar.
IV. Governance Committee
A.
Approve New Board Member/Secretary [vote]
B.
Attorney Chris Yorgason Reviews Open Meeting Laws and Staff/Board Communication [discuss]
Attorney Chris Yorgason reviewed Idaho's Open Meeting Law statues, definitions, and requirements as an annual refresher for the board.
V. CEO Support & Evaluation Committee
A.
CEO Evaluation Draft [discuss]
Darnisha provided an update on the next steps for the CEO Evaluation draft.
VI. Finance Committee
A.
Finance Updates [FYI]
Lauren provided an update on year-to-date budget vs. actuals.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Motion made by newly-approved voting member Suzanne Metzgar.
Amanda shared schoolwide updates, including a visit from Garden City Mayor Jacobs, and some hopeful updates about replacing the burned playground replacement. She also shared that Future's work on literacy will be shared as a case study at a national conference. She also shared strategic planning, staffing, attendance, and enrollment updates. Amanda also shared updates on mid-year testing, as well as data from staff and family surveys.