K. Goff initiated a discussion to share updates regarding the MOU and legislative efforts. She informed all members of the inclusion of 3 million dollars in the initial appropriations budget, but the expectation is for that amount to increase during the process.   BOD members will be visiting Tallahassee to develop relationships with our legislative team regarding negotiations of the Senate and House budget proposals. Triumph efforts are going well. Currently, the Liberty Group is reviewing school data and evaluating additional grants for which Seaside Neighborhood Schools may qualify to bring an additional diversity of funding.

Capital Campaign efforts are moving along. R. Goff mention the development of a team to direct attention to this project with hopes to expand and ensure its success. T. Horton will head up those efforts within the coming months. R. Goff requested board members with the capacity to support, volunteer for this request. This team will work to secure 10 million dollars through the Capital Campaign. As of March 30, 2023, the Foundation Board and the College Board have voted and approved the MOU and exhibits. 

K. Goff updated the board on the work being done by T. Miller with Leaders Building Leaders and how essential it will be through the coming months. 

L. Blue commended the board members working toward the success of the legislative and MOU efforts. He noted the importance and value our lobbyist and legislative team are bringing to our expansion project. Mr. Blue mentioned his concerned with the uncertainty of the funding.

R. Goff responded by providing insight into the expedited timeline of notifications regarding each request for funding which will allow us to quickly know where we stand on various funding sources. K. Tucker highlighted the potential of each funding option. He reminded the board of the value the expansion will bring to the community making it a priority for funding efforts. F. Barker reminded all board members of the limited scope of prior funding efforts and that the diversity in funding for this project was encouraging and likely more effective.

P. McCarthy shared the September target date for securing funding and initiating the build. He also mentioned that the collaboration with all stakeholders will be essential as we move through challenges. He reminded the board of the shared work with the college through their lobbyist and how that may prove fiscally beneficial in the long term.

K. Goff informed the board that legal representation was being consulted prior to the Board entering into construction documents.  She also discussed the need to secure counsel for bond financing and that such counsel was recommended through a connection with Round Table. 

K. Tucker shared information about the acquisition of the portable buildings. Multiple companies have been contacted and conversations are ongoing. Mr. Tucker and D. Ward provided background information on the purchasing, movement, and set up fees associated with the portable buildings. It was also noted that the approval for moving the portables onto the property would require conversations with the college but not require an official vote.  Discussion was held regarding the various portable lease options.