Future Public School
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Location
Bluum Conference Room (1010 W Jefferson St, Suite 201)
Directors Present
Dynisha Smith, Julie Fogerson, Levi Mogg, Matthew Kuzio, Suzanne Metzgar, Will Pigott (remote)
Directors Absent
None
I. Welcome
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
The following staff members were present: Amanda Cox and Brad Petersen
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Amanda Cox called a meeting of the board of directors of Future Public School to order on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM.
II. BoardOnTrack Orientation
A.
BoardOnTrack Training
Guest Marci Cornell-Feist presented Board OnTrack, an electronic board management tool and coaching support organization, and discussed the roles and responsibilities of each officer position.
III. Governance
A.
Review recommendations for officer positions
B.
Elect Board Chair
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to to elect Matt Kuzio as board chair. The motion passed unanimously.
Levi Mogg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Elect Board Vice Chair
Dynisha Smith made a motion to to elect Julie Fogerson as board vice chair. The motion passed unanimously.
Suzanne Metzgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Elect Board Secretary
Matthew Kuzio made a motion to elect Suzanne Metzgar as board secretary. The motion passed unanimously.
Julie Fogerson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Elect Board Treasurer
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to elect Will Pigott as board treasurer. The motion passed unanimously.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Other Business
A.
Facilities Update
Amanda Cox and Brad Petersen presented a facilities update. Challenges continue with both locations (former Wells Fargo building and brick yard). Board members may be called on to provide support as negotiations continue.
B.
Summer Pilot Program
Dates: July 17-August 11, 2017 (tentative)
Location: Boys & Girls Club and Anser Charter School
Staffing: Underway
The board discussed the rewards and risks of hiring a highly qualified member of the board for a short term to support the Summer Pilot Program. Dynisha Smith currently works for and is resigning from a valued and important partner of Future Public School to attend university in the fall.
Location: Boys & Girls Club and Anser Charter School
Staffing: Underway
The board discussed the rewards and risks of hiring a highly qualified member of the board for a short term to support the Summer Pilot Program. Dynisha Smith currently works for and is resigning from a valued and important partner of Future Public School to attend university in the fall.
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to approve offering a paid position to Dynisha Smith for the Summer Pilot Program only if the long-term strategic relationship between Future Public School and the Boys & Girls Club remains fully intact.
Julie Fogerson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Fundraising Update
- Amanda Cox and Brad Petersen launched a fundraising campaign through IdahoGives to support the summer pilot program. Fundraising goal: $1,000.
- Future Public School was among 29 organizations from across the country to receive a grant from NewSchools Venture Fund in the amount of $215,000 ($50,000 planning/Summer Piot Program plus $165,000 for the new school).
V. Charter Petition Hearing Preparation
A.
Charter Petition Review & Presentations
The board discussed preparation for possible upcoming charter petition hearings. Each board member has been assigned a portion of the charter petition to present to the full board to deepen our knowledge and understanding of the instructional, operational and fiscal elements of the school.
B.
Board Meeting Schedule
Board meeting dates were scheduled:
May 26, 2017 -- 9:15–2:00 PM
June 9, 2017 -- 9:15–2:00 PM
June 12, 2017 -- 3:00-8:00 PM (tentative BSD hearing)
May 26, 2017 -- 9:15–2:00 PM
June 9, 2017 -- 9:15–2:00 PM
June 12, 2017 -- 3:00-8:00 PM (tentative BSD hearing)
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 2:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Suzanne Metzgar