Brighter Choice Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Trustees Present

C. Driggs, M. Snyder (remote), N. Clement, T. Hanmer, Z. Nelson

Trustees Absent

N. Velilla

Guests Present

K. Ford, K. Mclean, L. Licygiewicz

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Snyder called a meeting of the board of trustees of Brighter Choice Charter Schools to order on Thursday May 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

C. Driggs made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-24-25.
T. Hanmer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Committee Reports

A.

Governance Committee Report out

The Governance committee met last week and received reports from both elementary schools focused on enrollment for the current school year and next school year. Both schools are trending in positive directions for next year. There is a busy May activities calendar. The committee discussed health insurance and will move ahead with at least 2 options for staff that have the most support. 

Luke reported an update from our broker that we are able to offer all 3 plans if they have support from staff. Leadership feels it will be a good move forward and Paul Augello will budget the same health insurance costs for next year. 

Luke discussed data from other groups charging premiums and BCCS remains lower that most.

The board is supportive of moving forward with 2 or 3 plans and appreciates Luke's work in getting the schools these options.

 

The committee heard from 2 consultants regarding compensation study proposals. The board discussed moving forward and heard references from Edgility. The board regarded Edgility as the best option to engage. 


The committee discussed the roles and responsibilities of enrollment coordinators and a subset of the board will convene with the school leaders to continue the conversation. 

B.

Finance Committee Report Out

It was reported that the committee discussed health insurance update due to the financial impact. The committee also discussed the roles and responsibilities of the enrollment coordinators across the schools. Formal budgetary planning discussions for next year have begun in earnest and budget will be passed by the June 30 deadline.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Z. Nelson made a motion to adjourn.
N. Clement seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Z. Nelson