Future Public School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 20, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Location
511 E 43rd St, Boise, ID 83714
Parents & Community: The allotted time for each agenda item is estimated. Please plan to attend the entire meeting if there are topics of special interest to you. Thank you!
Directors Present
Julie Fogerson (remote), Julie Oliver (remote), Levi Mogg, Matthew Kuzio, Phillip Thompson, Suzanne Metzgar
Directors Absent
Dynisha Smith, Lauren Tassos, Will Pigott
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 Aug 20, 2019 at 4:07 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Levi Mogg made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 06-05-19.
Matthew Kuzio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Levi Mogg made a motion to approve the minutes from 2019-2020 Budget Approval Meeting on 06-26-19.
Matthew Kuzio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Levi Mogg made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 07-30-19.
Matthew Kuzio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Shout Outs
II. Management
A.
End of Year Update
B. Peterson and A. Cox shared a management update.
1. Highlights from Year 1
1. Highlights from Year 1
- Launched the school!
- Field trips - Successful implementation of our goal to make our community as our learning space.
- CompSci & Adventure - Strong teachers to support these elements of our curriculum
- Quests - Launched and still evolving
- 3 family and friends events - One very joyful dinner hosted 200+ families
- Medicaid billing - Infrastructure in place to be even more effective in coming years
- Nutrition program - Great recognition from various agencies on the strength of our meal programs
- B&G Club Partnership - Highly successful and positive experience for both B&G Club and FPS. B&G Club was able to serve ad additional 100 students as a result of our partnership!
- Federal CSP Grant awarded to FPS
- Family satisfaction - Very positive responses from families about their child's/children's experiences at FPS
- Student growth in math in grades K-3 was very strong and in the 90th percentile (well above NWEA MAP national norms)
- Student growth in reading in K-2 was strong and in the 78th percentile or higher (well above NWEA MAP national norms)
- Growth 3rd grade reading was an outlier. Growth was below the national norm. Stronger support and coaching, team literacy training, and a dedicated resource to improve reading outcomes are already in place for the coming year to ensure high expectations are met.
- Hiring
- Facility Prep
- Curriculum Prep
- Back office Prep
- Planning
- B&G Club in session! In the coming year, more than 90 students are attending after school programs at the Club.
- Equity Lens & Professional Development
- Staff Support & Coaching
- Literacy Program Coaching
III. Certification
A.
Alternatives
B. Petersen discussed the urgent need to hire two additional teachers, both are seeking alternative certifications through ABCTE.
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to , given the demonstrated emergency need for additional teachers, approve the hiring of Carolyn Muhlenkamp as 2nd grade teacher and Peter Verdin as Movement (PE) teacher,.
Phillip Thompson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matthew Kuzio |
Aye
|
| Will Pigott |
Absent
|
| Julie Fogerson |
Aye
|
| Dynisha Smith |
Absent
|
| Levi Mogg |
Aye
|
| Phillip Thompson |
Aye
|
| Julie Oliver |
Aye
|
| Suzanne Metzgar |
Aye
|
| Lauren Tassos |
Absent
|
IV. Retreat Follow Up / 2019 Planning
A.
Review & Plan
M. Kuzio discussed the big goals that were identified during our board retreat.
- Systems and Infrastructure
- Recruitment & Capacity
- Long Term Strategic Plan
V. Foundation
A.
Forming a Foundation
S. Metzgar discussed forming a foundation to support FPS.
VI. CEO Support & Evaluation
A.
Updates
J. Oliver shared that Blueprint Education Consulting will be providing expert support and coaching to co-directors in the coming year.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Gratitude
L. Mogg led the board in sharing gratitude.
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
A special shout out to Lauren Tassos for her ability to be present and inspire even in the face of adversity.