Board leadership and school administration reviewed Under the Canopy School’s
mission and Waldorf-inspired educational model grounded in nature, art, music, and
whole-child development.
Discussion topics included:
 Nature-based education and outdoor learning implementation
 Growth in Waldorf-inspired instructional practices
 Integration of gardening, handwork, music, and arts programming
 Teacher professional development and instructional coaching needs
 Balancing Waldorf methodology with Oklahoma academic standards
 Long-term curriculum development goals
 

The Board also discussed strategic priorities related to:
 Outdoor instructional infrastructure and covered learning spaces
 Teacher training
 Student engagement
 Community impact and enrollment growth

2. Governance, Compliance & First-Year Reflections (11:27 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.)
The Board reflected on the school’s first operational year and reviewed governance and
compliance successes.
Discussion included:
 Charter and state compliance systems
 Partnership and reporting processes with Tulsa Public Schools

 Financial oversight procedures
 Board leadership structure and Treasurer recruitment challenges
 First-year operational lessons learned

Board members acknowledged the significant accomplishments of successfully
launching and operating the school during its inaugural year.

6. Financial Health & Budget Planning 
Leadership presented preliminary 2026–2027 budget projections and staffing models.
Discussion included:
 Revenue projections
 State and federal funding sources
 CSP grant utilization
 Staffing allocations
 Teacher raises and support staffing
 Classroom aide and paraprofessional structures
 Facilities and operational expenditures

 Reserve planning and fundraising priorities

The Board also reviewed proposed staffing structures, including:
 Additional classroom teachers
 Teaching assistants
 Special education paraprofessional support
 Reading intervention and instructional support roles

3. Student Support, MTSS & Academic Systems Discussion (11:55 a.m. – 12:57
p.m.)
Leadership and Board members engaged in extended discussion regarding:
 MTSS implementation
 Special education systems
 Student intervention processes
 Teacher support structures
 Documentation and referral procedures
 Classroom accommodations and instructional supports

Discussion emphasized the need for:
 More formalized systems and processes
 Additional teacher training
 Stronger collaboration between instructional leadership and student support staff
 Greater consistency in intervention documentation and implementation

4. Enrollment, Facilities & Growth Planning 
The Board reviewed enrollment projections and long-term growth planning.
Discussion included:
 Projected enrollment for 2026–2027
 Addition of fourth grade and second kindergarten classroom

 Classroom space utilization
 Long-term facilities planning
 Modular classroom possibilities
 Double-track classroom expansion considerations
 Community outreach and enrollment diversity efforts
Leadership noted strong enrollment demand and waitlist growth for a first-year charter
school.

5. Strategic Planning, Staff Communication & Operational Support
The Board discussed:
 Staff communication systems
 Feedback and support structures
 Teacher morale and operational support
 Problem-solving and solution-oriented feedback processes
Leadership reflected on prior staff feedback systems and discussed potential
improvements to communication and support mechanisms.

7. Closing & Next Steps 
Board members reflected on the school’s successful first year and reaffirmed priorities
for:
 Continued mission alignment
 Staff support and development
 Sustainable growth
 Student-centered instruction
 Long-term operational planning
Next steps include:
 Finalization of the annual budget
 Continued staffing recruitment
 MTSS implementation planning
 Facilities and enrollment planning