-R. Johnson welcome attendees.

-R. Johnson read the public comment statement per FERPA and OPMA compliance. No public comments were offered.

-A board member expressed appreciation for Steven’s service and his ongoing support during the transition to the new Executive Director, noting that his assistance has been very helpful for the new executive director.

L. White made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

N. Chen seconded the motion.

The following payments as audited and certified by the auditing officer, as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursements claims certified, as required by RCW 42.24.090, are approved for payment.

In, addition payroll payments in the amount of $51,575.92 are also approved. General Fund Accounts Payable Total electronic payments totaling $79,660.34 and Check numbers N/A totaling $0 

Non-AP Cash Disbursements Total electronic payments totaling $314.77 and Manual checks N/A totaling $0 Payroll 

Total electronic payments totaling $122,551.03.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

L. White made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

N. Chen seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

L. White made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

N. Chen seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Presented by Dr. Jamila Singleton in absence of Katie Silberstein 

Public Revenue: 90% of budget received (CSP under budget). 

Private Revenue: 76% of budget (ESWA/Gates Pending). 

Expenditures: 89% of budget (below 92% benchmark). 

Cash on Hand: 124 days (exceeding 60-day benchmark). 

Enrollment: 51 students in June (goal 70). 

Enrollment shortfalls created ~$81k state revenue loss

Presented by Dr. Jamila Singleton in absence of Angie Lundgren.

-Working with Mariposa and Pacific Northwest Fundraising for advertising, marketing. 

-2 students in running start

-Finalizing security installation 

-Community Engagement with Latino Leadership Northwest in early October

Presented by Dr. Jamila Singleton. 

• Collaboration with Director of Operations and charter compliance contacts to ensure all state and charter reporting deadlines are met at end of month.
• Entry Plan & Priorities: Six-month entry plan established, focusing on board governance, staff engagement, assessment & goal setting processes, fundraising, and long-term resource planning. Regular updates to board suggested via weekly summaries.
• Fundraising: Discussed Give More 24 campaign. Emphasis on small donations and board participation; exploring effective use of Pacific Northwest Fundraising support while evaluating ROI and adjustments. in the partnership
• Board Engagement: Seeking board input on committee work, recruiting  new members, and ways to support fundraising and resource development.

Governance Committee:

Focus: board growth, member job descriptions, term lengths, onboarding.

Action: rebuild membership; finalize onboarding process.

Academic Excellence Committee:

Focus: student performance, school goals.

Meetings: bi-monthly (next Oct 13, Dec 8).

Action: maintain momentum, consider monthly cadence.

Finance & Fund Development Committee:

Focus: financial oversight, fundraising.

Meetings: monthly.

Action: recruit members; may split into two committees later.

Growth Committee:

Focus: organizational growth, board recruitment.

Meetings: quarterly.

Action: transition to Renewal Committee in future.

Family & Student Engagement Committee:

Recommended but lower priority due to small board size.

Moving Forward Meeting Cadence:

Monthly: Finance & Fund Development, Academic Excellence

Quarterly: Governance, Growth

Schedule to be finalized by Friday October 3rd, through June.

Committee Process:

Chairs set agendas with ED; committees develop plans for board approval.

Board-ED Partnership:

Emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and supporting student success.

1) Proposed Amendment to Policy 1310: Policy Review, Adoption, Manuals, and Administrative Procedures
2) Proposed Amendment to Procedure 2161: Special Education and Related
3) Policy 3210 (Nondiscrimination) Amendment
4) Policy 5260 and Procedure 5260P: Personnel Records

5) Policy 5011 & Procedure 5011: Sexual Harassment of School Staff Prohibited [Amendment]

6) Policy 2420 & Procedure 2420P: Grading and Progress Reports [New]

7) Policy 3421 & Procedure 3421P: Child Abuse & Neglect (NEW)

8) Policy 4260: Use of School Facilities (NEW)

A. 1) Each board member is asked to personally donate and/or recruit donors before the Monday deadline. Use the provided outreach script and action item sheet to guide your asks. Goal: Reach or exceed $5,000 in total donations to unlock the full match. 

2) Follow-Up Item – Individual Board Conversations/Executive Director will meet with each board member to discuss individual aspirations for Rooted and ideas for board development over the next year.

3) Committee chairs schedule meetings in Board On Track

-- Monthly: Finance & Fund Development, Academic Excellence

--Quarterly: Governance, Growth

>>>Schedule to be finalized by Friday October 3rd, through June.meetings

Give More 24 match deadline this Thursday at 11:59PM.