Future Public School

Minutes

Monthly Future Public School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday March 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM

Location

Future Public School

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), Keith Donahue (remote), Suzanne Metzgar (remote), Trace Crago (remote), Tracy Sedano (remote), Whitley Caka (remote)

Directors Absent

Darnisha Orcutt, Jeff Carlson

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Whitley Caka

Guests Present

Amanda Cox, Brianna Stuczynski (remote), Lauren Tassos

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Keith Donahue called a meeting of the board of directors of Future Public School to order on Thursday Mar 5, 2026 at 8:49 AM.

C.

Celebrations

Guests had the opportunity to share one thing they're looking forward to this spring.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes 1-22-26 [action item]

Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to approve the minutes from Future Public School Board Meeting 1-22-26 on 01-22-26.
Trace Crago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve January 2026 Financials & Website Reports [action item]

C.

Approve Consent Agenda [action item]

Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to Approve the consent agenda.
Trace Crago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Management

A.

Director's Report

Amanda C. shared an update on recent school news and events, hiring and enrollment projections for next school year, and grants currently being pursued. 

 

Brianna S. from BoardOnTrack completed a walk-through of the portal, highlighting key resources and making recommendations on what additional features she would recommend we begin using. She also reminded that she's available to provide targeted resources to individual board members or the entire board. 

Whitley Caka arrived at 9:00 AM.

IV. CEO Support & Evaluation Committee

A.

CEO Evaluation Draft [discuss]

The CEO Evaluation Committee will explore the BoardOnTrack evaluation tools available and meet internally before the next meeting. 

V. Finance Committee

A.

FY26 Budget Update

Lauren T shared an updated on the FY26 budget and the recent Feb 15th payment report from the SDE.

B.

FY27 Budgeting

Lauren T shared an overview of the FY27 budget timeline and key activities by month. She will coordinate with Amanda C to set up the meeting dates.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Trace Crago made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Suzanne Metzgar 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 9:38 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Lauren Tassos