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Future Public School

Minutes

Monthly Future Public School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday September 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Location

Future Public School

511 E 43rd Street, Garden City, ID 83714

Future Public School equips engineers with the knowledge, skills and character 

to succeed in college and the future world.

Directors Present

Colleen Mackay, Darnisha Orcutt, Keith Donahue, Tracy Sedano, Whitley Caka

Directors Absent

Basile Beaty, Erick Gutierrez

Guests Present

Amanda Cox, Lauren Tassos

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Darnisha Orcutt called a meeting of the board of directors of Future Public School to order on Thursday Sep 28, 2023 at 1:09 PM.

C.

Opening & Relationship Building

Tracy led a head, hand, heart opening activity for relationship-building. 

II. 2023-24 Board Retreat

A.

Open Meeting Laws

Keith D. led a training on open meeting law and public records law. 

B.

School Update

Amanda C shared some updates about the school including the launch of our after-school program, family volunteers, upcoming events, the Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Program (FFVP) grant, and more. We then completed a value-based scavenger hunt around the school.

C.

Committee Planning

Darnisha O provided guidance for board committees to plan their work for the year. Brianna S was available for committee support. Committees broke out and used time to plan key tasks and deliverables, member recruitment, and next steps for meeting. After the planning time, committees shared out what they had accomplished.

D.

Break

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Board Meeting Minutes July 13, 2023

Colleen Mackay made a motion to approve the minutes from Monthly Future Public School Board Meeting on 07-13-23.
Whitley Caka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Review August 31, 2023 Financials & Website Reports

C.

Approve 2023-24 Future Bus Routes & Safety Busing

D.

Approve Consent Agenda

Colleen Mackay made a motion to approve all items within the consent agenda.
Whitley Caka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Management

A.

Approve Certified Staff Hiring

Tracy Sedano made a motion to approve the 2023-24 contract for Lindsay Wright.
Keith Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve the 2023-24 Continuous Improvement Plan

Colleen Mackay made a motion to approve the 23-24 performance certificate and annual report.
Whitley Caka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve the 2023-24 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan

Keith Donahue made a motion to approve the 23-24 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.
Colleen Mackay seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Increase in Meal Prices for 2023-24

Keith Donahue made a motion to increase in meal prices for 2023-24.
Whitley Caka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Approve 2023 Securing Our Future Grant Plan

Tracy Sedano made a motion to approve the 2023 Securing Our Future grant plan.
Whitley Caka seconded the motion.

The recommendation was made to review current policy on camera footage, storage, and access. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Executive Session

A.

Personnel

There was no need for Executive Session.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Colleen Mackay made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Whitley Caka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Lauren Tassos