June minutes not available. 

Mr. Martin introduced the new board members: Erin, Cassandria, Erica, and Amanda. Each person provided a brief introduction of herself. Mr. Martin and Mr. Brack also introduced themselves for the benefit of the new members. Ms. Fumich also spoke about her background and role at Leflore Legacy Academy. 

Dr. Shaw reported that on paper the school has exceeded the enrollment goal with a waitlist for 6th grade. The registration process is still underway to get all enrolled students fully registered. 

Dr. Shaw reported hiring is almost complete for the school year that begins August 1. A few positions are open. The region is undergoing a teacher shortage, which can make filling teaching positions a challenge. She shared details of the hiring and retention process. 

Dr. Shaw shared details of the teacher professional development sessions underway this week. 

Dr. Shaw provided an update on building renovations, currently underway. The building might not be ready for all grades to be onsite when school starts on August 1. She asked the board members for their recommendations. The state policy authorizes virtual learning for school districts in certain circumstances. Options are to push back the start date or to start school virtually for the month of August if the building is not ready. 

Board members Martin and Brack posed clarifying questions, considerations, and next steps. As a result, a survey (email and phone) will be sent to teachers, students and parents to solicit their input. Ms. Hansbrough offered suggestions for wording the survey. 

Ms. Plybeah asked for information about the renovation timeline and ETA to completion, as well as the impact of supply chain issues. Ms. Wiltshire posed clarifying questions about the nature of the delays. Dr. Shaw provided detailed information. Board members were also invited by Dr. Shaw to participate in the regular Wednesday meetings with the contractor. Ms. Wiltshire suggested looking into the possibility of completing portions of the building so some grades can be onsite while others are virtual.  

Target date for a decision is July 25th and may require an emergency board vote. 

Ms. Rene Fumich presented and explained the quarterly report (Q4) and cumulative annual summary financials.

Members consulted their schedules and agreed to meet 5:30-6:30pm CST the second Monday of each month.