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Seaside School, Inc

October Board Meeting

Published on October 18, 2023 at 9:10 PM CDT
Amended on October 19, 2023 at 3:51 PM CDT

Date and Time

Thursday October 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT

Location

Seaside Neighborhood School

10 Smolian Circle

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Founded in 1996
Serving Students in Grades 5 - 12

 

We seek to sustain an educational community where an emphasis on academic excellence is complemented by our concern for each learner’s personal growth and intellectual, aesthetic, and psychological development. The curriculum is developmentally responsive – actively engaging students in learning skills in context, integrative – directing students to connect learning to daily lives, and exploratory – enabling students to discover their abilities, interests, learning styles, and ways that they can make contributions to society.

 

 

Information on procedures for public comment can be found at https://www.seasideschools.net/domain/35.

 

If anyone needs special assistance to participate in the public input session, every effort will be made to provide an appropriate accommodation. When requesting accommodations for public input, please allow no less than 1 business day notice prior to the scheduled meeting.

 

Specific issues about a particular student should only be addressed to the school’s Director of Student Services, rather than the Board of Directors.

 

All public comments will be taken under advisement by the Board, but will not elicit a written or spoken response. The names of persons providing public comment and a brief summary of topics or input will be included in the meeting minutes published. A response will be provided to the stakeholder within seven (7) days.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Jenna O’Donoghue 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Kav Tucker
  C. Pledge of Allegiance   Kav Tucker 2 m
  D. Seaside Neighborhood School Student Leadership Presentation   Kim Mixson 15 m
   

Students who participated in the recent Ron Clark Academy event will present  and lead the board through a leadership activity. 

  
II. Consent Agenda Items 5:48 PM
  A. Approve September Board Minutes Approve Minutes Kav Tucker 2 m
     
  B. Consent Items Vote Kav Tucker 5 m
   

Item #1: September Financials (It's early but tracking a $125,000 surplus for the school year).

 

Item #2: Governance: Approval of skills document/website language as amended

 

Board applications will be open from January 5, 2023 - February 15, 2023.


 

Thank you for your interest in joining the Seaside School Inc. Board of Directors. As we transition towards a more strategic board, we are searching for individuals who don't just possess titles, but those who bring particular skill sets, passion, and dedication to help steer our school to greater heights.


 

As a Board of Director, you'll be intricately involved in shaping strategic directions for the school. This encompasses activities such as contributing to the expansion of our high school program with Northeast Florida State College, aiding in the successful fruition of a performance arts center in collaboration with Seaside, FL leadership, assisting with fundraising efforts, and championing elite educational standards as a public charter school within the Walton County School District system.


 

We believe that a robust board is one that encompasses a diverse range of expertise. While it may be customary in some institutions to explicitly seek out professionals from specific fields, we are most focused on the core skills and contributions you can offer. Whether that's legal acumen, financial oversight, marketing prowess, HR expertise, or any other specialty, what matters most is your ability to leverage those skills to benefit the Seaside School community.


 

Annually, The Seaside School, Inc. welcomes applications from local community members eager to serve on our Board of Directors. The selection process, conducted by the current Board of Directors, is meticulous and thorough, underscoring our commitment to ensuring the board's competence and diversity. To be considered, we ask that you complete the online application. For those without computer access, appointments can be scheduled at either the Seaside Neighborhood School campus or Seacoast Collegiate High School campus to complete the application.


 

In addition to professional expertise, we place high importance on an applicant's familiarity with and commitment to our school. Previous involvement—whether through participation in standing committees, attendance at our monthly meetings, mentorship programs, and/or support for Seaside School Foundation events—speaks volumes about your dedication and will be considered favorably.


 

Our mission at The Seaside School, Inc. is to champion academic excellence while nurturing each student's holistic development. As we seek to elevate our institution and enhance the quality of education we offer, we look forward to the fresh perspectives, innovative strategies, and steadfast commitment that new board members will bring.


 

Thank you for considering this pivotal role in shaping the future of The Seaside School, Inc.



 

 

  
III. School Update 5:55 PM
  A. Head of Schools Report FYI Thomas Miller 5 m
   

Access to the Drafted Board Report (attached)

 

Actions for vote in October: 

  • Open Enrollment Period

Access to Board Report in Draft Form (Click Here)

  
  B. School Safety Updates Discuss Drew Ward 10 m
   

List of Safety Measures (Reviewed and Edited Monthly)

 

Frosted window tint being added to both campuses in the coming weeks.

Preparing for an Office of Safe Schools visit. 

  
  C. Open Enrollment Period and Updates Vote Thomas Miller 5 m
   

Open Enrollment Dates:

 

January 5 - February 15 Lottery Date: 2/29 or 3/1 (Tentatively)


Lottery Team (Miller, Wilcox and Lance)

Lottery Program: We are moving to LotterEASE. The program is nationally recognized, more customer service and aligns to our enrollment information. Additionally, the cost is 20% less than the prior program. 

  
IV. Foundation Update 6:15 PM
  A. Foundation Report FYI Teresa Horton 3 m
   

See attached report

  
V. Governance Committee 6:18 PM
  A. Policies to be Approved Vote Robert Kauffman 15 m
   

Vote to recommend for Board approval of policy related to events on campus, gendered bathrooms, and pronoun use, to be consistent with newly adopted State of Florida law.  
 

 Gender Bathroom Policy (Click Here)

  
VI. Finance Committee 6:33 PM
  A. Finance Updates Vote Frank “Chip” Brown 10 m
   

Finance Committee met multiple times:

1. High School Expansion

2. Budget updates

 

Next 30 days: Review upcoming large purchases and Internal Controls 

  
  B. Athletic Boosters Update FYI Andrew Jordan 5 m
VII. Student Excellence 6:48 PM
  A. Print Resource Review Vote Jenna O’Donoghue 3 m
   

Vote will be to approve the linked list of print resources currently available to students on the Seaside campus. List is live and will be updated following the approval of newly added texts by teachers, monthly.

Seaside Book List Link: https://www.kimicoapps.net/?lib=HBX-GIF-MTS-S 

Password: SNST2018 

  
  B. Student Excellence Committee Updates FYI Jenna O’Donoghue 5 m
   
  • Northwest Florida Basketball Game
  • Seacoast Internships
  • Upcoming Events
  
VIII. Development Committee 6:56 PM
  A. Updates FYI Mike Kerrigan 3 m
   

Updates

  • Update on 2023 -24 goals
  • Three-year capital projects planning
  • Upcoming events
  
IX. Executive Committee 6:59 PM
  A. High School Expansion Update Discuss Kav Tucker 10 m
   

Five year drafted projections attached...

  
X. Public Comment
XI. Other Business
XII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Kav Tucker