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Bethany Community School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Directors Present

Alan Farrar, Bill McMahon, Darla Dunagan, Jenna Daniels, Megan Coleman, Perry Hall (remote), Shawn Bowers

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Ana Bumgarner, Scott Lewis, Shaun Trepal, Shawuan Coles-Wilson

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Megan Coleman called a meeting of the board of directors of Bethany Community School to order on Tuesday Feb 24, 2026 at 6:04 PM.

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Moment of Silence

E.

Approve Minutes

Darla Dunagan made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-27-26.
Megan Coleman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Executive Director's Report

A.

High School Update

Shawuan Coles-Wilson presented the High School Update as attached in the board packet. 

B.

Middle School Update

Shawuan Coles-Wilson presented the Middle School Update as attached in the board packet.  Shaun Trepal presented additional information on EC training. 

C.

Data Dashboard

Scott Lewis presented the Data Dashboard as attached in the board packet.  

D.

Enrollment Dashboard

Scott Lewis presented the Enrollment Dashboard as attached in the board packet. 

E.

2026-2027 Calendar Drafts

Scott Lewis presented the options for the 2026-2027 school year.  Information received from parents and staff was presented. 

Megan Coleman made a motion to approve the Option 2 Calendar based on feedback from administration, faculty, testing coordinators and parents.
Shawn Bowers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

HS Course Catalog

Scott Lewis discussed the Course Catalog as attached in the board packet.  Shawuan Coles-Wilson discussed the new course offerings.  

Shawn Bowers made a motion to approve the high school course catalog as presented.
Darla Dunagan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Governance

A.

Governance Committee Report

Alan Farrar presented the Governance Committee Report.

Shawn Bowers made a motion to sell the small Ford bus for approximately $1,500.00.
Alan Farrar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Bus Update

Scott Lewis and Shawn Bowers presented the Bus update

IV. Finance

A.

Finance Committee Report

Megan Coleman presented the Finance Committee Report. 

B.

Review YTD Financial Reports

Megan Coleman and Ana Bumgarner presented the YTD Financial Reports as attached in the Board packet. 

C.

Reinvestment - Raymond James

Megan Colemand presented the reinvestment option the Finance Committee proposed.  

Shawn Bowers made a motion to reinvest the $42,666.08 in cash from Raymond James to the Raymond James investment account.
Bill McMahon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Sharpe Patel Engagement Letter

Ana Bumgarner discussed the Sharpe Patel Engagement letter as presented in the Board packet. 

Megan Coleman made a motion to approve the Sharpe Patel Engagement Letter as presented.
Jenna Daniels seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Prestige Contract

Scott Lewis and Ana Bumgarner presented the Prestige contract as attached in the Board packet.  No Board action at this time.   

V. Personnel Committee

A.

Personnel Committee Report

Darla Dunnagan presented the Personnel Committee report at attached in the Board packet.  No Board action on the general salary increase at this time.  Scott Lewis discussed 2026-2027 staffing needs.  A proposal will be presented on potential positions at the March Board meeting. 

B.

Enter Executive Session

Darla Dunagan made a motion to enter Executive Session.
Jenna Daniels seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Exit Executive Session

Darla Dunagan made a motion to exit Executive Session.
Jenna Daniels seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Darla Dunagan made a motion to accept the resignation of Nancy Thompson.
Jenna Daniels seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Jenna Daniels made a motion to adjourn.
Darla Dunagan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 8:25 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Alan Farrar