Bethany Community School
Minutes
Board Meeting (Work Session)
Date and Time
Tuesday August 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
Alan Farrar, Bill McMahon, Darla Dunagan, Jenna Daniels, Megan Coleman, Shawn Bowers
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Ana Bumgarner, Ashley Davis
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
High School Update
B.
Middle School Update
Megan Coleman discussed the Middle School Update.
C.
Data Dashboard
Megan Coleman discussed the Data Dashboard.
D.
Enrollment Dashboard
Megan Coleman and Ashley Davis discussed the Enrollment Dashboard.
E.
Annual Fund Update
Megan Coleman and Ashley Davis discussed the Annual Fund Update. Information was covered on possible spending of the funds from the 2024-2025 Annual Fund Drive. Also, it was discussed how to disseminate the information on funds spent.
F.
School Goals for 25/26
Megan Coleman discussed the school goals for 2025/2026. Any questions will be presented to Scott Lewis for further discussion.
G.
Johnson Lambe Contract
Megan Coleman and Ana Bumgarner presented the Johnson Lambe Contract. Changes were proposed and contact will be made with Johnson Lambe.
III. Governance
A.
Review Board Conflict of Interest
Megan Coleman discussed the Board Conflict of Interest. All Board members present reviewed and signed a Board Conflict of Interest form.
B.
Review Board Purpose and Assessment
Megan Coleman discussed the Board Purpose and Assessment.
C.
Set Board Goals for 25/26
Megan Coleman led a discussion on possible goals for 2025/2026.
D.
Committee Calendars
Megan Coleman discussed the Committee Calendars. The calendars will be finalized and posted as required.
E.
Curriculum Committee
Megan Coleman discussed the Curriculum Committee. Discussion was based around who is included on the committee. The consensus of the Board is to appoint a member of the Board to the Academic Team. Chair Megan Coleman appointed Darla Dunnagan to the Academic Team.
IV. Policy
A.
Staff Handbook
Megan Coleman discussed the Staff Handbook. Another review is being requested and presented to the Board prior to approval.
B.
Parent/Student Handbook
Megan Coleman discussed the Parent/Student Handbook. Another review is being requested and presented to the Board prior to approval.
V. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
Jenna Daniels presented the Finance Committee Report.
B.
Review YTD Financial Reports
Megan Coleman and Ana Bumgarner presented the YTD Financial Reports.
Megan Coleman discussed the High School Update.