Future Public School
Minutes
Board of Director's Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday March 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Location
This event has a video call.
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Directors Present
Dynisha Smith (remote), Julie Oliver (remote), Levi Mogg (remote), Matthew Kuzio (remote), Phillip Thompson (remote), Suzanne Metzgar (remote), Will Pigott (remote)
Directors Absent
Julie Fogerson
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Levi Mogg
Ex Officio Members Present
Amanda Cox (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
Amanda Cox (remote)
Guests Present
Colleen Mackey (remote), Greg Richmond (remote), Heather Efaw (remote), Lauren Tassos (remote), Max Koltuv (remote), Melissa-Jo Rivera (remote), Tracy Sedano (remote), Whitley Hawk (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Matthew Kuzio called a meeting of the board of directors of Future Public School to order on Tuesday Mar 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM.
C.
Approve January 19th Minutes
Will Pigott made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors January on 01-19-21.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve April 23rd Minutes
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 04-23-19.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve May 21st Minutes
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 05-21-19.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Management
A.
General Update
Ms. Cox discussed the following:
- Share the Love Campaign
- $30K Grant from The Calder Foundation for summer learning program
- PCSC Audit Review of Annual Lottery (no concerns)
- Lottery Update (Recruitment underway for open seats in 3rd, 5th, & 6th grades)
- Enrollment Update (Actual 336-Budgeted 368/ ADA Actual 97.1-Budgeted 90%)
- Board Member Nominee Support
- 2021 Hiring Overview - 100% of staff returning Large pool of highly qualified candidates
- Academic Assessments
- Idaho Reading Indicator (K-3) - May 5th (state requirement)
- NWEA MAP (All grades) - May 18th and 20th
- ELL - Completed in March 15th; results in future meeting
- ISAT (3rd-5th grades) - May last week of April through May 13th
- Charter School Growth Fund -
- Original $700K grant for connected to over 800 students and 2nd facility
- Shared that this is not realistic about where we are (600 student max)
- CSGF revamp grant; happy to support the school's realistic plans
B.
2021 - 2022 Calendar
Ms. Cox presented the proposed 2021-22 school calendar
September 1st - start date. This is 11 days after the Boise School District and allows for 5 weeks of summer camp to address learning gaps/loss due to COVID.
June 3rd - last day. This is 6 days after BSD.
Instructional hours exceed state minimum, similar instructional hours as in the prior year.
Staff supports this proposed calendar. Mostly positive feedback from parents as well.
Strategy to ensure Future Public School students academic success.
- Adding Interventionists
- Utilizing B&GClub
- Summer Programming
- Urgency from Ms. Cox and team
Ms. Smith suggested a deeper dive into this conversation at a board retreat.
And build the board's knowledge in academic performance measures.
Levi Mogg arrived.
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to to approve the 2021-22 school calendar as presented.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Levi Mogg |
No
|
| Phillip Thompson |
Aye
|
| Suzanne Metzgar |
Aye
|
| Matthew Kuzio |
Aye
|
| Will Pigott |
Aye
|
| Julie Fogerson |
Absent
|
| Julie Oliver |
Aye
|
| Dynisha Smith |
Aye
|
C.
Additional Kinder Cohort
Ms. Cox reviewed the January board meeting growth model pathways.
1. Continue to 8th grade
2. Add grade 9
3. Focus on K-6
Ms. Cox recommends adding a third kinder cohort fall 2021. This means a pause on facility and land purchase conversations. This proposal will be voted on in the May board meeting.
Suzanne Metzgar made a motion to add an additional kindergarten class for the 2021-22 school year.
Levi Mogg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dynisha Smith |
No
|
| Julie Fogerson |
Absent
|
| Matthew Kuzio |
Aye
|
| Levi Mogg |
Aye
|
| Julie Oliver |
Aye
|
| Suzanne Metzgar |
Aye
|
| Will Pigott |
Aye
|
| Phillip Thompson |
Aye
|
III. Academic Committee
A.
Mid Year Progress to Goals
Ms. Cox shared Ian and Mabel to other schools are seeing considerable gaps with MAP data.
MAP data is re-normed every 4 years.
Cant compare data to data prior to fall 2020 due to re-norming
Progress to goals: Heather Efaw to present
Review of AEC Guiding questions.
Review of Context - COVID, Hybrid model, spring and summer earning gaps, kids transitioning in and out, lean staffing, limited schedule
Growth
Fall to Winter - both testing sessions
Reading 3-5 exceeding, k-1 below
Math 2-5 exceeding; k-1 below projected growth
Achievement
At a minimum, getting kids back to where they were at much.
5th graders have exceeded, closed the gaps for other grades - Reading
Math - much larger gaps in math, higher grades have a great gap; 4th grades have the greatest gap
Strategy to Respond to these gaps
Math Expert - Dolly national best practice, prioritizing skills to focus time, and working with coaching and observation with other grades
Literacy - Doing a lot of the right things, using some staff members to add using instructional support to build foundational knowledge
Feeling excited and urgent as we approach end-of-year assessment data.
Other strategies:
Working with BSU on math support
What other systems and organizations can provide support for closing the gaps
Increase summer learning opps and after school opps
50-90 seats for summer camp
IV. Finance
A.
Approve Amended CSP Amended Budget
Ms. Tassos shared the proposed CSP budget amendment including:
- Staff pay and benefits
- Furniture & classroom supplies
- Student computers
- Software and hardware
- Student recruitment
- Curriculum
- SPED consultant
Julie Oliver made a motion to approve the CSP grant budget amendment as presented.
Suzanne Metzgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Phillip Thompson |
Aye
|
| Levi Mogg |
Aye
|
| Julie Oliver |
Aye
|
| Julie Fogerson |
Absent
|
| Matthew Kuzio |
Aye
|
| Dynisha Smith |
Aye
|
| Suzanne Metzgar |
Aye
|
| Will Pigott |
Absent
|
B.
Safety Busing
Provides physical safety for students and fiscal reimbursement
Approve FPS safety busing for the 2020-21 school year stops
1. Area 1 - Adams St.
2. Area 2 - N. Curtis Rd.
Levi Mogg made a motion to provide safety busing for the 2020-21 school year.
Phillip Thompson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Jan and Feb Reports
Mr. Kuzio reported on behalf of the Finance Committee that there are no significant findings or concerns in the financials reported to the board.
V. Governance
A.
Board Nominations
Ms. Smith governance committee is nominating:
Basil Beaty - local business leader and former; passionate about future and has volunteered
Tracy Sedano - education experience, passionate about equity in education and staff training, woman of color and parent force
These candidates bring capacity and motivation to help the school move forward.
Dynisha Smith made a motion to accept the nomination of Basil as a full board.
Levi Mogg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Levi Mogg |
Aye
|
| Phillip Thompson |
Aye
|
| Dynisha Smith |
Aye
|
| Julie Oliver |
Aye
|
| Julie Fogerson |
Absent
|
| Suzanne Metzgar |
Aye
|
| Will Pigott |
Absent
|
| Matthew Kuzio |
Aye
|
Dynisha Smith made a motion to approve the nomination of tracy.
Matthew Kuzio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Phillip Thompson |
Aye
|
| Suzanne Metzgar |
Aye
|
| Will Pigott |
Absent
|
| Levi Mogg |
Aye
|
| Matthew Kuzio |
Aye
|
| Julie Fogerson |
Absent
|
| Dynisha Smith |
Aye
|
| Julie Oliver |
Aye
|
VI. CEO Support And Eval
A.
Review Process
Ms. Oliver provided an update on the upcoming CEO Support and Evaluation survey through BoardOnTrack. All board members should review the self-evaluation provided, along with support documentation, provided by Ms. Cox. They survey will be open tomorrow and close on April 25th.
VII. 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 5:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Suzanne Metzgar