Rachel will welcome Trustees to the retreat and review that agenda. 

As part of the annual governance cycle, trustees will vote to approve officer appointments and committee assignments for  FY2026. This includes reviewing and confirming trustee terms, electing board officers, and finalizing membership for each standing committee. This vote ensures continuity of leadership and alignment with board governance best practices.

As part of the board’s annual governance responsibilities, trustees will review the current CEO succession plan. This annual review ensures the plan remains aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities and includes appropriate steps for leadership continuity and emergency planning. No action is required unless updates are recommended.

Denise and the Finance Committee will present the final FY2026 budget for board approval. Trustees will have the opportunity to ask any remaining questions. Following discussion, the Finance Committee will move to approve the budget as part of the board’s fiduciary responsibility and annual financial planning process.

The Board will vote to approve a three-year contract with Attuned for the administration of the SPARK survey, which measures staff, student, and family engagement and belonging. This contract supports our ongoing commitment to data-driven improvement and accountability around school climate and culture.

Middle and High School leaders will present the “State of the School” for their respective campuses, highlighting key progress and outcomes from School Year 2024–25. They will also share organizational and academic goals for School Year 2025–26. Trustees will gain insight into current performance, priorities, and planned initiatives as the schools continue to drive student success.. 

Anne will present the results of the Board diagnostic survey conducted by MCPSA. Trustees will review key findings that highlight strengths and areas for improvement in board governance, effectiveness, and engagement. 

Nikki will review the Trustee Engagement Policy and share current attendance and obligation tracking spreadsheets. Trustees will have an opportunity to reflect on individual and collective participation, reinforcing the board’s commitment to active and consistent engagement. 

The full board will engage in a facilitated discussion to reflect on previously established strategic priorities, assess progress, and identify key focus areas moving forward. Trustees will collaborate to define what success looks like in FY2026 and ensure alignment between board priorities and organizational goals.

Robbie will provide an overview of the CEO evaluation process, including the timeline and next steps. Trustees will be reminded to complete their individual evaluations as part of the board’s annual performance review cycle.

Please stay and join us for dinner after the retreat from 5-7 p.m.