A public comment was made requesting video be added to future meetings to improve remove accessibility. 

Jeffrey Sugalski and Sam Sherwood were sworn in by Teri Harrison.  She recited the installation pledge, explained Board member responsibilities and confirmed that they have full voting rights.

Allison Lenz stated that FBI/BCI background checks have a 5 year renewal.  The State of Ohio is proposing a new cell phone usage policy in 2025.  Site visits will start in September, 2024.

Dave Massa reports no red flags on financials.  August starts the new school year and the expectation is to exceed board member attendance at school functions.

Jessica Esway presented her report.  The full report is online. Highlights are we currently have 26 Classroom Teachers and current enrollment is 362.  In process-collaborating  with Dean of Curriculum on Flexible Ability Groups.  

We need to vote on Curriculum Materials for SY 24-25 for Discovery Education and ELA.

Field trip planning is underway.  We are working with Great Day Tours this year. The Annual SY 24-25 PD Calendar is complete.  We are defining learning space expectations.  Classroom areas will be set up before PD day. Open House & Testing will be held on 8/08/24.

Tiffany Randle recommended monitoring all field trips to ensure all floors have equal amounts of trips.  When planning overnight trips, please provide more advanced notice to parents.  Send an invitation to Board members to attend PD days.

Jeff Sugalski mentioned that the Open House & Testing fell on the same day as the Board Working Session.  It was decided there was no need to reschedule. He also mentioned that the August Board meeting was on the same day as Back To School Night per the Board Calendar.  

Digital Performance report submitted by Bloomwell Marketing. 

Enrollment - 362.   Joe Loyd reported 316 enrollment.  Jessica Esway added that the update tracker was off due to skewed numbers with PowerSchool.  

Connecting with Past Families - Dr. Crudder added that he is calling former families. Also, the social media plan is in process.  Twana Rogers mentioned ensuring information regarding Parent Square, Edison Club registration is received in a timely manner.

Deborah Zeffren presented her report.  The full report is online. The new cleaning company is doing well.  The school is satisfied with the service.  Kid's Cafe is returning.  Summer projects are being completed.  Jeff from Spacebound is doing a good job.

Tiffany Randle presented her report.  She would like to re-establish monthly meetings. (Weekly meetings for building finances).  She is recommending that we start working on the planning for the SY2025 financials now.  

Budget - Review the budget to provide a clean document to give to Admin.  She stated that more parents are needed on the committee.  An invitation was sent out.

Twana Rogers presented her report.  She is recommending passing the leadership of the Development Committee to Jeff Sugalski.

School Culture - Twana stated that she wants to chair this committee.  A discussion of committee assignments is needed.

Joe Loyd presented his report.  He stated that it's "not too late."  He is open to late enrollment.  There is more information to come.

Shruti Aring presented her report.  The Program Guide is better than last year.  It is still being edited to final before school starts.  Streamlining some procedures is in process.  Twana Rogers suggested sending the Program Guide to prospective parents (maybe post on social media).

Dr. Crudder encouraged Board members to visit the school to speak about their experiences.  Also, have post cards on hand to use for marketing.

Work on the report card for K-1 is in process.  Tiffany Randle asked if there can be a review of the 4th grade report card and parent communication.  Sam Sherwood suggested a new family survey to use their thoughts.

There were no resignations to report.

Teri Harrison stated that descriptions for Board officers, Committees and meeting procedures will be discussed at the Working Session on 8/08/24.  Committee assignments will be decided.  Teri will send out a survey.  She noted that the Enrollment Task Force was on the list of committees.

Twana Rogers suggested having a Special Call meeting to work on the Board Job descriptions.

Committee summaries will be discussed at the Board Working session on 8/08/24.

Lapta - Re:  Club Mock Trial Stipends.  Lapta reported that there were 2 advisors for 23-24 SY that were both no shows.  Renee Dornan stepped in and she is recommending that Renee receive a stipend.  The Club fee is $55.  Lapta is reporting that parents are saying that they never paid due to never receiving a bill for these fees.