Dr. Geier provided an overview of the Charter Renewal and thanked the Board members for their comments prior to the meeting, which included minor revisions. The renewal awaits final accountability updates pending an end-of-year survey and minor revisions before submission to DESE. 

Dr. Geier provided an overview of the Annual Report and thanked the Board members for their comments prior to the meeting, which included minor revisions. The Annual Report awaits final accountability updates pending an end-of-year survey and minor revisions before submission to DESE. 

Dr. Geier provided an overview of the changes made since the original vote on the SOA in the fall of 2024. The amended, DESE-approved, SOA focuses on improving ELL 9th grade passing rates and pathway participation.

Mr. Walker explained the need to reimburse staff for unused vacation time. The Board agreed unanimously that staff work hard and are unable, on occasion, to take much needed vacation due to pressing needs at the school. The total cost for this is estimated at $84,000. 

YTD finances were presented by Bill Lyttle (in the Treasurer's absence). 

The Board discussed the two succession plans (one for the Executive Director and one for Board leadership) in addition to the need for three additional Board Member term extensions. 

Graham Bengen agreed to a three-year extension

Judge Gregory Phillips agreed to a three-year extension

Jeff Charnel agreed to a three-year extension

In addition, the Board raised discussion around attendance and the need to ensure Board members attend all meetings, in-person preferably. 

The Board approved the evaluation without discussion due to the fact that it is a repeat of the model used last year with much success. Dr. Geier shared that following the meeting she would send the evaluation tool to Mr. Walker's direct reports in addition to all members of the Board.