• Playground construction was completed.
• Backflow system repairs and cafeteria electrical/stove upgrades are being addressed.
• Routine maintenance and repairs throughout the building continue.
• The basketball court project remains in progress.
• Emergency preparedness efforts continue, including panic buttons, school-issued phones, and updates to the emergency operations manual.
• Custodial coverage and facility needs continue to be monitored.

Human Resources reported that the remaining vacancies for a sixth-grade math/science teacher, Connections teacher, and part-time custodian have been filled.

Additional updates included:

• Substitute teacher interviews will continue.
• Recruitment efforts will remain active to maintain a pool of qualified candidates.
• Employee benefits meetings are underway.
• Preparations are underway for CPI Cycle 1 and 2027 open enrollment.
• Staffing needs will continue to be evaluated based on enrollment and student needs.

The committee received an update regarding federal program reimbursements, grant requirements, and professional qualifications.

• Federal program drawdowns are being completed and processed.
• Professional Qualification information must be updated in Infinite Campus.
• Several newly hired employees are awaiting clearance/testing information to be transmitted and posted by PSC.
• Administration is following up regularly to ensure required documentation is received.
• Leadership discussed contingency planning should required clearances not be received by established deadlines.
• Increased special education needs may require additional staffing support.

The committee reviewed proposed updates to the employee grievance policy and financial policies.

Grievance Policy

• The grievance policy was updated to reflect the current organizational structure.
• The title “Director of Compliance” was replaced with “Principal” as the first level in the grievance process.
• Administration will confirm whether the title change requires formal Board action.

Financial Policy

• Proposed revisions clarify the separation of duties and authority between the CEO and CFO.
• The CEO maintains final authority regarding approval of expenditures, while the CFO is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, appropriate coding, and compliance.
• The revised financial policy will move through the Finance Committee before being presented to the full Board for action.

Leadership provided an update regarding SCSC operations monitoring.

• July monitoring tasks have been submitted, with the board-term documentation identified as the remaining pending item.
• Approximately 14 August monitoring tasks are due by August 31.

• The school is preparing for an SCSC site visit scheduled for September 1.
• Board participation, particularly from the Board Chair, was encouraged for the visit.
• Leadership reviewed the tentative charter renewal timeline, including the independent financial audit, renewal application process, interviews, and anticipated recommendations.
• The team will prioritize timely completion of monitoring requirements and charter renewal documentation.