Stan mentioned  - The UTCS board voted via email today to approve the lease to own purchase bid for the Park Building.  The bid amount in the vote was for $350,800.  The bid was submitted to TPS by 3 pm today, Tuesday, Jan. 14th.  

The treasurer was asked to add the cash flow summary to align with more familiar categories for revenues and expenses.

Clarity of revenue summaries and CSP revenue submissions are appreciated.  

The finance committee is in alignment.

Explanation of the revisions of the CSP budget based on spending for the past 6 months.  Items that have been revised:

Community Engagement Specialist salary, external treasurer, 4 computers (for Head of School, Instructional leader, Operations Manager, Community engagement specialist), enrollment specialist, information and recruitment campaign, PR consultant, & postage for bulk mailing.

Funds have reallocated to: 

Teacher recruitment zoom on the 12th had 22 interested people attending.

We have received 33 applications and there is possibility of more applications from those who have expressed interest.

Enrollment is open and we have 109 students submitted and in progress.

Thinking about other options for school building - recently closed Montessori location is in Union School district, not TPS.

School board letters for support for the purchase of Park Elementary.

In good shape with preparing the curriculum, developing a deeper understanding of the Waldorf teaching, and being prepared to guide new teachers for the school.

Completed the one way interview for the 2nd stage for the Seed Grant - funds for operations.

Also submitted for the New School Venture Fund - unrestricted funds.

Interviews will be scheduled for February, decisions made and letters of agreement offered by end of March.

No new updates, will have more information after next education meeting.

Options for a building besides Park elementary - 

• partner with Fellowship Bible Church by Hunter Park on 91st.
• TCC West
• other churches

Considering the timeline for renovations at Park building and prioritizing roof & gutter repairs, HVAC & electric repairs, fire alarm to code.

Child nutrition - visited the Food Bank of Northeastern OK for breakfast, lunch, and snack, costs, compostable packaging, menu options.

Lighting quotes - replacing current fixtures with updated LED bulbs- $10,000, to buy new fixtures as seen in architect renderings - $90,000.

Furniture - discussion of Waldorf reasons for wood desks and not tables, buying these locally and getting quotes from vendors

Meeting schedule for 2025 was submitted and stamped received per open meeting compliance.

Leslie Janis with OSDE will be working on the school number for UTCS next week.

The board viewed and asked questions about the goals for the next 3 months created by Margaritte, Amber, and Kris.  The goals are focused on 6 areas:  Curriculum & Student Supports, Foundation & Fundraising, Teachers & Staff & Admin, Children & Families, Community Engagement, and Facilities.

Needs more time for an in-depth discussion that may be a special meeting.

Preparing to be in compliance with board training,

Fill in gaps in the roles on the board,

Building robust committees & task forces to take on issues within board perview.

When school number is acquired, the board will need to be more prepared - making public agendas and minutes.

There will be roles to be filled as Margaritte transitions to the more school based involvement.

Stan will create a list of goals and milestones to be discussed at a future meeting.

He has been discussing after school options with the Tulsa Dream Center.

Also contacted the Sustainability Alliance about their programs.

Weekly Meditations from Rudolf Steiner's Calendar of the Soul 

Week 41

The soul's creative might

Strives from the heart's depths

To kindle divine powers

To right action in human life

So that it may shape itself

In human love and human works.