Dave Nagel read mission statement

Dave Nagel read the conflict of interest and ethics statement- no conflicts brought forward

Dave Nagel- went over agenda. No comments

No public comments brought forward

Kristin Martin-

● Staffing ○ New staff onboarded and trained ○ Remaining openings: ■ 8th Grade Math - pending board approval ■ HS Social Studies - pending board approval ■ HS Exceptional Children’s Teacher - pending board approval 

● Curriculum & Instruction ○ All curriculum materials delivered ■ New requests continue to come in - especially for our new teachers ○ New programs/initiatives ■ MS ASL class ■ MS Yearbook ■ MS Chorus ■ K-2 Adapted Curriculum ■ 6-8 Adapted Curriculum ■ 3-5 Social Emotional Lunch Bunch ■ New Tech Intern and Media Internship ■ HS Drumline 

● Facilities ○ Summer cleaning and maintenance completed ○ All safety inspections passed - fire drills are scheduled ○ Custodians hired in house - fantastic!!!

 ● Technology ○ Devices prepared and assigned and delivered ○ Classroom tech tested and functional 

● Student Support Services ○ MTSS, IEP, and 504 plans updated ○ Counseling services read ○ Health protocols in place ■ Nurse Jenn is awesome!! We have our first student in a wheelchair and she has been so valuable in training us. ■ student has a G-tube - we have been trained to provide feedings.

 ● Capturing kids hearts Training ○ Two day training with staff ○ Centered around building stronger relationships with students ○ All teachers are creating Social Contracts with their students based on the CKH training. We will have all done by 9/26.

Lindsey Sealy- Went over ERA sign recommendations and proposal.

Dave Nagel- 

Introduction to Retreat- 

• what are specific take aways board members want to gain in this meeting- team bonding, how to work together and strategic planning for school year, logistically staying on topic, new members gain insight into ERA.
• Agenda discussed
• Key meeting roles- Facilitators, Timekeeper, Parking lot, Minute/Actions, Observers, Provocateurs

Theme- Dave discussed last year's theme, and where we want to produce in future, where are we headed: vision, instruction, values, mission

• We are at the start of journey
• Reaction when trying to go somewhere: stages of maturity (forming, storming, norming, performing)
• Lindsey- want us to have meeting think ahead for students, teachers, and parents what we do now will impact in the years to come

Team Building Activity- 15 minutes

Deeper areas discussed and exercise: For Values, STREAM, Vision, Portrait of a Graduate

Discussion, feedback, questions after the presentation on these three elements. 

• How do you get measurables of how we are fostering these skills in our graduates. 

Lindsey- Gave Strategic Roadmap handout and Goals-

Presentation, feedback and Goals

• Think of this as a blueprint for house over next 5 years- Values, Instruction, strategies, values, mission
• Strategic pillars (hold up the house)- captivate students, empower teachers, involve partners, expand physical resources, optimize operations
• Each year progresses
• 2025-26- School Goals went over

• Walked around ERA campus
• Long-Term Evolution Scenarios- Land discussion: Land #1 "Pickleball land", Land #2 "Louisiana Purchase- Talked pros and cons of land acquisition. Discussion, Feedback.
• Next Steps: Resolutions on how to proceed, multiple steps. 

Trish Blackmon- Discussed goals for fundraising development/strategic program

• Comprehensive development strategy
• Outside help- Professional that deals with fundraising strategies
• Goals around development

Adam Haber:

• Budget Report- Goal improve that presentation and what are the key details the board needs each month.
• Further work on land acquisition pieces

Margaret Barr

• Went over monthly AC calendar

Goals

• Review and revise job description and minimum qualifications for all teaching positions at ERA
• Review and Discuss implementation of STREAM goals and Support
• Support Administration to Recruit, Develop, and Retain Exceptional Staff.
• Ensure educational programming aligned with school strategic elements (mission, vision, education plan, values, and branding)
• Support administration on creating AI policy & guidelines for safety, skill building,  and innovation 
• How do we measure those non-testable goals in our students? Signs, measurables? 

Dave Nagel:

• Ensure Committee Open Meeting Compliance
• Strengthen Board Composition
• Oversee Brand Strategy Development
• Oversee Charter Renewal Process 

Discussion on Retreat: Went well/ Can improve

• Feedback given: Activities well done, everyone participated, positive group dynamics, time keeping. Well organized and presented.