Future Public School
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 17, 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
Dynisha Smith (remote), Julie Oliver, Lauren Tassos, Levi Mogg (remote), Matthew Kuzio, Phillip Thompson (remote), Suzanne Metzgar, Will Pigott (remote)
Directors Absent
Julie Fogerson
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Suzanne Metzgar
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 Sep 17, 2019 at 4:00 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Matthew Kuzio made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 08-20-19 Board Meeting on 08-20-19.
Julie Oliver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Julie Oliver |
Aye
|
| Will Pigott |
Aye
|
| Suzanne Metzgar |
Absent
|
| Matthew Kuzio |
Aye
|
| Lauren Tassos |
Aye
|
| Dynisha Smith |
Aye
|
| Phillip Thompson |
Aye
|
| Levi Mogg |
Aye
|
| Julie Fogerson |
Absent
|
D.
Shout Outs
A number of shout outs were shared to recognize contributions.
II. Management
A.
General Update
Suzanne Metzgar arrived.
Ms. Cox and Mr. Petersen provided an update on:
Equity Lens - Full day of professional development; Resource Bank launched
Literacy - All students have been screened; All staff engaged in Expeditionary Learning curriculum; Book reading challenge underway
Staff Support - Consistent and ongoing coaching underway
Getting in the Groove/Operations -
Equity Lens - Full day of professional development; Resource Bank launched
Literacy - All students have been screened; All staff engaged in Expeditionary Learning curriculum; Book reading challenge underway
Staff Support - Consistent and ongoing coaching underway
Getting in the Groove/Operations -
● Cafeteria on track and serving significantly more meals
● B&G Club partnership smooth
● Movement underway - major hit!
● Planning and admin strategy
● Working through transportation challenges
● Enrollment cycling through wait lists in some classes
● B&G Club partnership smooth
● Movement underway - major hit!
● Planning and admin strategy
● Working through transportation challenges
● Enrollment cycling through wait lists in some classes
B.
Transportation Policy vote
Matthew Kuzio made a motion to approve the following transportation policy:
“Future Public School provides transportation to and from school and home in a specific geographical location (see enrollment area). If a student lives within the geographical location, he/she will receive information regarding the location of his/her bus stop, bus number, and pick-up and drop-off times. Future Public School will comply with all Idaho laws and rules regarding student transportation.”.
Suzanne Metzgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Will Pigott |
Aye
|
| Julie Fogerson |
Absent
|
| Matthew Kuzio |
Aye
|
| Dynisha Smith |
Aye
|
| Levi Mogg |
Aye
|
| Phillip Thompson |
Aye
|
| Lauren Tassos |
Aye
|
| Suzanne Metzgar |
Aye
|
| Julie Oliver |
Aye
|
III. Finance Update
A.
Recession & School Reserves Review
Mr. Kuzio facilitated a discussion about the importance of thoughtful financial planning to reserve funds to weather a recession while maintaining school quality.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Gratitude
Ms. Tassos led the board in sharing gratitude for Brad and Amanda. Their commitment and devotion to our values and to students is making Future a wonderful success!
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Matthew Kuzio