Alturas International Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday September 21, 2017 at 6:30 PM

Location

151 Ridge Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Directors Present

C. Gilbert, C. Hatch, C. Hunter, C. Ogden, H. Bowen, J. Allen, J. Watkins

Directors Absent

A. Lybbert, K. Davenport

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Ball

Non Voting Members Present

M. Ball

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Allen called a meeting of the board of directors of Alturas International Academy to order on Thursday Sep 21, 2017 at 6:52 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

C. Gilbert made a motion to accept the minutes for August 17, 2017 and September 7, 2017.
C. Hunter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Academic Excellence

A.

High School

A committee needs to be organized to begin the expansion process. Ms. Ball will forward the board an email from Kristen Pochop at the Public Charter School Commission to review. One thing to consider is whether we want to offer both the International Baccalaureate Career Programme AND Diploma Programme or just the Career Programme. Students and parents will need to understand the huge time commitment with the Diploma Programme.
 

B.

Committee Report

The academic excellence committee will work with the administration to create a Charter Promise which outlines all the academic goals for our school and directly references them to the charter. They will evaluate test scores and the academic goals every quarter and present a report to the board.

III. Development

A.

12-Month Fundraising Objectives

Mr. Hunter presented the development committee's 2018 fundraising objectives. They feel it is achievable to raise 100K. After discussing the brick paver idea, it was decided that the upfront cost to have the pavers installed is not an efficient use of funds. Another option is to hang plaques on the existing bricks on the outside of the building. Also discussed was a golf tournament at Teton Springs Resort in Victor and naming the gym and classrooms through sponsorship.
Ms. Ball will put together a list of school needs and prioritize them. An aide in every classroom is top on her list. In addition, a list of businesses who would be willing to donate will be gathered.

IV. Finance

A.

August Financials

To be reviewed at October's board meeting.

V. Transportation

A.

Consider Committee Members and Responsibilities

To be considered further at October's board meeting.

VI. Policies

A.

Policy Review

Mr. Allen brought it to our attention that some of the policies that Ms. Ball and Mr. Bingham wanted to discuss already exist or are on their 2nd read.

B.

2nd Read

C. Hunter made a motion to approve 2nd read on the listed policies.
J. Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

J. Watkins made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Gilbert 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 8:47 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Ogden