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Future Public School

Minutes

Monthly Future Public School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Location

Future Public School

511 E 43rd Street

Garden City, ID 83714

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 (remote), Jeff Carlson (remote), Suzanne Metzgar (remote), Trace Crago (remote), Tracy Sedano (remote), Whitley Caka (remote)

Directors Absent

Keith Donahue

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

Jeff Carlson

Guests Present

Amanda Cox, Lauren Tassos

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 May 7, 2026 at 8:33 AM.

C.

Celebrations

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes 3-5-26 [action item]

Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to approve the minutes from Monthly Future Public School Board Meeting on 03-05-26.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve March 2026 Financials & Website Reports [action item]

Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to Approve March 2026 Financials & Website Reports as presented.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Consent Agenda [action item]

Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to Approve March 2026 Financials & Website Reports as presented.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Management

A.

Director's Report

Amanda Cox presented:

  • Recent and upcoming student activities and community events
  • Strategic Planning Grants to explore middle school expansion
  • FY26 enrollment and projected FY27 enrollment
  • FY27 Staffing plans
Jeff Carlson left at 10:27 AM.

B.

Approve 2026-2027 CLASSIFIED PAY SCALE PARAPROFESSIONALS, TEACHING FELLOWS, ENGINEER SUPPORT, & INTERVENTIONISTS [action item]

Trace Crago made a motion to Approve 2026-2027 CLASSIFIED PAY SCALE PARAPROFESSIONALS, TEACHING FELLOWS, ENGINEER SUPPORT, & INTERVENTIONISTS as presented.
Tracy Sedano seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve 2026-2027 CERTIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE TEACHERS, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, NURSE & SLP [action item]

Colleen Mackay made a motion to Approve 2026-2027 CERTIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE TEACHERS, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, NURSE & SLP as presented.
Trace Crago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. CEO Support & Evaluation Committee

A.

CEO Evaluation Draft [discuss]

Darnisha Orcutt and Colleen Mackay outlined the CEO evaluation process, including 360 degree feedback, and the timeline for completion.

V. Finance Committee

A.

FY26 Budget Update

Lauren Tassos provided a budget update for FY26.

B.

FY27 Budgeting

Lauren Tassos reported on the FY27 budgeting methodology, process and timeline.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Suzanne Metzgar