Tabled to Next Meeting.

Board opened the meeting with a Town Hall session for the Kestrel Community.  Mr. Paris opened with a brief welcome statement, and introduced the board members to attendees.  Mr. Paris began with a brief recap of events regarding the 2018/19 school year.

Dr. Tracy provided an overview of the plans the Administration is taking to mitigate concerns of teacher turnover and scholar discipline for the upcoming 2019/20 school year.

Based on parent questions, the board and administration responded to several topics.

• Kestrel's responsibilities to students and families in disciplinary situations.  Dr. Tracy provided an explanation of Kestrel's responsibilities as a publicly-funded school regarding student education.
• How the board intends to include stakeholders in future planning.  Mr. Paris responded with a  request for parents to consider joining the board or serving on a board committee.
• Kestrel's policy and consequences for bullying.  Dr. Tracy explained the policy and considerations.
• The need to improve communications to parents and families.  A number of options were discussed; the board will take up in future planning sessions.  A desire for a conference call or live-feed line for public board meetings to be attended remotely.  Mr. Paris agreed to investigate this as an option.

Ms. Foy-Watson addressed questions regarding discipline at the school, and the importance of prevention/intervention has to ensure Kestrel meets the needs of all students.

Mr. Featherstone addressed the audience, acknowledging that the Board will need to work better.

Tabled for the July, 2019 meeting.

Mr. Paris announced to the board that Ms. Bennett has chosen to resign from the board for personal reasons, effective immediately.

Ms. McGarrah and Mr. Paris shared discussions regarding how the Board and PTSO could work more closely together.  Ms. McGarrah shared the PTSO was willing to host Board/PTSO joint meetings during the upcoming year.  More details will be provided at a future meeting.

Board discussed planning for a board retreat to plan for 2019/20 year.  Dr. Tracy agreed to solicit availability of Board members and moderators for an event to be held in July or early August.

Tabled for future meeting

A purchase offer for the Capitola property has been made for $306,000.  Dr. Tracy explained how proceeds could be used to pay down existing debt.  Dr. Tracy conveyed the recommendation from the listing agent that the Board should accept the offer.

Dr. Tracy gave the budget report and projections for the remainder of the 2018/19 fiscal year that closes June 30.

Mr. Paris and Mr. Fisher congratulated the Administration, Dr. Tracy, Ms. Goff, and Ms. Buckholz, for the fiscal restraint used to keep spending in-line with the final budget.

Ms. Buckholz provided a presentation on the Worker's Compensation Insurance and Student Accident Coverage policies for the upcoming year.

Thomas Van Popering, LLC provided a proposal for Worker's Compensation with an annual policy premium of $9,027 covered by Markel Insurance Company.

United States Fire Insurance Company provided a proposal for Student Accident Coverage with an annual policy premium of $3,150.

In light of the time provided for the Town Hall, the Educational Model presentation by Dr. Tracy was tabled for the July meeting.

The board took up the discussion from the May meeting regarding the AIG program presented by Ms. Jackson.

Dr. Tracy presented the monthly report in written form for board members to review at their convenience.

Mr. Paris asked Dr. Tracy about enrollment progress; he provided most current figures for enrollment as provided in the report.

The discussed opportunities with Dr. Tracy to engage students and families enrolling for the upcoming year via thank you postcards.

The KHS Hiring Policy was tabled to closed session to discuss with the Board Attorney.

Dr. Tracy presented that all materials have been sent to the State and there are no additional updates at this time.

The board discussed how the process will likely work later this fall, and that members should plan to attend the December, 2019 Charter School Advisory Board meeting.

RFP Process switched in order with Staffing Plan and discussed first.

Board discussed the proposals submitted for Financial Services, Auditor Services, and Catering.

Board agreed to invite additional submissions for Financial Services and reconsider all proposals for that category.  The Board also asked Ms. Buckholz to investigate the cost for shifting to a month-to-month contract with the current service provider should a decision not be made prior to the end of the current contract.

Dr. Tracy presented the details of the 2019/20 Staffing plan, and the proposed Administrative structure for 2019/20.  Board discussed the plan and aligned to the recommendations.

Board discussed a memo of resignation and request from a member of the staff, and delegated the Board's response to the Board President.

Board discussed the hiring policy proposal from staff with the Board Attorney.  No decisions were made regarding this matter at this time.