Future Public School
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Location
511 E 43rd St, Boise, ID 83714
Parents & Community: Duration allotted for each agenda item is estimated. Please plan to attend the entire meeting especially if there are topics of special interest to you. Thank you!
Directors Present
Dynisha Smith, Julie Fogerson (remote), Julie Oliver, Lauren Tassos, Levi Mogg, Matthew Kuzio, Phillip Thompson, Suzanne Metzgar, Will Pigott (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Amanda Cox, Brad Petersen
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Matthew Kuzio called a meeting of the board of directors of Future Public School to order on Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to approve minutes.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. General Management
A.
Director Updates
B. Petersen and A. Cox shared some recent “wins” from the past month, including two recently awarded grants (Federal CSP Grant & Engineering Grant). They shared information about meetings they attended last month hosted by Bluum and the Albertson Family Foundation, and the New Schools Venture Fund Summit. They shared their top priorities for closing out the end of the school year and transitioning to summer programs with our partners at the Boys & Girls Club. A hiring update was also shared.
B.
2019-20 School Calendar
Amanda Cox and B. Petersen presented an update on the 2019-2020 Calendar. The new calendar meets instructional hours required by the State, improves alignment with the Boys & Girls Club schedule and the surrounding school district, responds to community input especially as it related to students taking the bus to school, provides time for daily teacher planning and team meetings, and maximizes professional development time.
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to approve the 2019-20 academic calendar as presented.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matthew Kuzio |
Aye
|
| Julie Fogerson |
Aye
|
| Julie Oliver |
Aye
|
| Phillip Thompson |
No
|
| Lauren Tassos |
Aye
|
| Dynisha Smith |
Aye
|
| Levi Mogg |
No
|
| Suzanne Metzgar |
Aye
|
| Will Pigott |
Aye
|
C.
Idaho Special Education Manual
B. Petersen asked the board to approve Idaho Special Education Manual and all its subsequent revisions.
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to approve Idaho Special Education Manual and all its subsequent revisions.
Levi Mogg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Community Engagement & Development Committee
A.
Update
L. Tassos gave a short update on the Share the Love Campaign. She also shared that the Board Giving Campaign will close on June before the board retreat. The board reviewed the Gift Acceptance Policy and Naming and Recognition Guidelines.
B.
Gift Acceptance Policy
Lauren Tassos made a motion to approve Gift Acceptance Policy with minor changes as discussed.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Naming and Recognition Guidelines
Lauren Tassos made a motion to approve the Naming and Recognition Guidelines with minor changes as discussed.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Finance Committee
A.
Reconciled 2018-19 Budget
M. Kuzio presented updated reconciled 2018-19 budget. No concerns were presented.
Matthew Kuzio made a motion to approve the 2018-19 reconciled budget as presented.
Suzanne Metzgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Redistribution of JKAF Funds
M. Kuzio discussed a suggestion to present to the Albertson Family Foundation to improve our cash flow in future year. M. Kuzio will discuss timing with the Foundation and return to the board. No vote taken.
C.
2019-20 Teacher Contracts
M. Kuzio presented teacher contracts, and career ladder and salary information.
Julie Oliver made a motion to approve the teacher contracts as presented.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Governance Committee
A.
Update
D. Smith presented the purpose of and schedule for the upcoming board retreat.
VI. CEO Evaluation & Support Committee
A.
Review CEO Summary
J. Oliver shared a draft summary of the CEO Evaluations.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Closing Exercise
There was no closing exercise due to time constraints.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Matthew Kuzio