Adam Haber read the conflict of interest and ethics statement. No conflicts brought forward.

Adam Haber reviewed the agenda with one addition: 

• Review of AI policy edits. 

Jeremy Greene stated that no public comments had been received prior to the meeting. Public comment was then opened for any online or in-person attendees with no comments being offered.

Lindsey Sealy provided the following policy updates:

• Proposed edit to cell phone policy to include smart glasses.
• Updates to the Career and College Promise (CCP) Procedure

She also proposed utilizing a consent agenda in the future that would bundle routine, non-controversial matters to be approved in one collective motion and vote. Expectations for a consent agenda would include:

• Advance distribution: Documents and reports are sent to members well before the meeting.
• Review period: Members read the materials ahead of time to stay informed.
• Removal request: Any member can ask to pull an item for separate discussion or a separate vote.
• Single vote: If no one pulls an item, the entire block passes with one motion and vote.

Lisa Gordon Stella, ERA Attorney provided a training for board members regarding:

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Confidentiality 
• Board members and parents
• Board members and employees
• Conflicts of Inrest (Personal)

Adam Haber and Lindsey Sealy shared positive feed back for increased communications such as the monthly video. Adam asked if the board would be interested in putting out a start of the year communication from board and all were in agreement.

Lindsey Sealy presented updates to school goals. There were some questions and feedback around goal #1 and goal #3 with the request to review and bring back to the board next month. 

Adam Haber requested that the Board Goals be brought back next month.

Trish Blackmon stated that the Fundraising Committee had held their first meeting of the year the previous week, reviewing their goals, and steps to including fund development within the scope of the committee. Board member, Annie Harrison had met with members of the PTO prior to the meeting, sharing information and development options which was appreciated and well received. The Fun Run is coming up on the next half day, September 2 with good participation.

Pamela Norcross provided an in-depth review of the development of subcommittees, their goals and timelines.

1. STREAM - Direction, Implementation, Budget
2. Climate - Establish a sustainable system for measuring, monitoring, and improving school climate through regular stakeholder feedback, data-driven decision-making, and actionable
   recommendations to school leadership and the Board.
3. Academic - Data Review & ERA Programming Evaluation, Extracurricular Activities, Teacher Professional Development and Funding.
4. AI - Addressing safety for students, teachers, and families, Creating an AI policy and
   guidelines for ERA
5. Staff - Review new applications. Create a job description for the new curriculum position

Amy Simonson reported that she had a working session with school finance and Adam Haber. Currently reviewing insurance coverage. Goals include laying out a roadmap to address long term needs and expectations. Board was made aware of issues with billing from Orange County for the School Resource Officer position. 

Adam Haber brought a front-facing logo to the Board for review. There was much discussion and suggestions made re: having student and staff input. The Board requested that the logo be brought back next month with additional comment/review.

Joe Cassettari and Amanda Bisset updated the Board on the forming of the Facilities & Expansion Committee. They commented on very successful tours of the facilities provided by Charlie Oakley and Lindsey Sealy. With approval by the Board they will develop their charter, goals and budget to be presented at the next meeting. With the Board's approval, they would also begin to fill out their committee roster.