There was no privilege of the floor.

Mr. Romer reviewed his PowerPoint presentation on the Executive Director update, including the following highlights:

• Recent events and reminders.
• Advocacy update.
• Strategic plan communication and next steps.
• FRCS Foundation Board update.
• SAT data analysis.

Mr. Romer reported that the strategic plan and explanatory video would be shared on the website for parent and community engagement.

Mr. Yezukevich reported that leadership had apprised the FinCom that, due to lower than budgeted student enrollment, budgetary adjustments were required to be made on several line items.  However, assurances were given that these reductions would in no way impact student learning or cause undue hardships to staff, but were necessary in order to remain in compliance with bond covenant ratios. 

Mr. Martin added that administration did its due diligence in reducing expenses to meet metrics from salaries and related expenses from the perspective of debt compliance, but which in no way would impact the efficient running of the school.

FY27 Board Calendar

Mr. Yezeukevich reviewed the FY27 Board calendar for budget developments.

Mr. Yezukevich reviewed the enrollment recommendations for FY27 and enrollment policy.

Discussion ensued on enrollment recommendation numbers as well as the change in policy to allow for enrollment at the tenth grade level. Mr. Romer stated that leadership is confident that the students can be accommodated for entrance at that grade level and appropriate adjustments to the four-year Spanish prerequisite.

Ms. Foley asked that the Student Handbook be tabled until the completion of the family survey. Discussion ensued on the conservative parental trend to seek more consistent standards for student accountability in uniform dress, etc.

The completed handbook will be on the April agenda with proposed changes.

Mr. Michelot reported that, insofar as the bus company proposes an annual increase of 5%, the FinCom approved a tiered transportation fee schedule for FY27.

Mr. Romer reviewed his PowerPoint presentation on his mid-year update on Executive Director goals broken down by strategic actions, anticipated outcomes and progress to date.

First Reading

The Board reviewed the following policies:

Animals in school

Parent and family engagement

Second Reading

Fiscal policies and procedures.

Finance and Facilities

Mr. Michelot reported that delivery of solar panel materials is expected in February break to commence work on the elementary school. Documents submitted by bond counsel have not been returned with comments. 

No updates.

Second reading: Animals in school and Parent and Family engagement policies.

Minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting were tabled for further research.

No executive session.