Board Training

The board approved the contract with Cobalt 21 for board governance services, effective July 1st. Two mandatory 2-hour training sessions will be conducted in July, with scheduling coordinated through a shared doodle poll. All board members must complete required state training by June 30th at 11:59 PM. New board members joining in June may receive exemptions for the current fiscal year.

Board Compliance 

The board reviewed the mandatory conflict of interest policy requirements. All members will sign annual acknowledgment forms confirming they have read and will comply with the policy.

Governance Transition

The board discussed transitioning from founding board operations to compliant governance oversight. This transition requires distinguishing between board oversight responsibilities and day-to-day management functions.

• Committees: The board will phase in a committee structure to improve efficiency and expertise distribution. Three committees will be established with staggered start dates:
  1. Governance Committee (July)
  2. Finance Committee (August)
  3. Academic Excellence Committee (September)
• Open Meetings Act Compliance: Beginning July 1st, all board meetings must comply with Open Meetings Act requirements, including public accessibility. Commission staff may attend meetings for observation purposes.
• Performance Oversight: The board will utilize the Comprehensive Performance Framework for measuring school performance and the Leader Keys Evaluation System for school leader evaluation.

The fundraising consultant will coordinate the development of a collaborative donor list through a shared Google Drive. The list will be categorized by event including the October gala, ribbon cutting ceremony, and year-end campaign, with sections for local supporters and national contacts who support the organization.

Upcoming Events

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: A groundbreaking ceremony and ribbon cutting will be held August 2nd from 4-7 PM, featuring community activities. Board members should arrive at 3 PM for photographs. 
• "A Night Out With SVA": The fundraising gala is scheduled for October 4th. The board reviewed venue options and is close to finalizing.
• Year-End Campaign: An eight-week fundraising campaign will run from late September through mid-December, utilizing multiple outreach methods including Giving Tuesday participation.

Partnership Development

The Simple Vue Academy has been added to RedefinED's portfolio. 

Facility Updates

Mold was discovered in the front office trailer. The landlord has agreed to rent credits for maintenance and repairs, with an attorney-drafted addendum formalizing the arrangement for rent reduction in exchange for facility improvements.

Charter Schools Program (CSP) Funding: The CSP drawdown process is experiencing delays. Outstanding vendor invoices are pending payment upon fund availability.