Eno River Academy

Minutes

Annual Board Retreat

Date and Time

Wednesday September 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Location

ERA

Directors Present

David Nagel, Jeremy Greene, Kristi Anspach, Margaret Barr, Pamela Norcross, Sarah Yagnow

Directors Absent

Sabrina Kordys

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Kristi Anspach

Guests Present

Kristi Anspach, Kristin Martin, Lindsey Sealy, Lisa Bair

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

Kristi Anspach arrived.

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Sarah Yagnow called a meeting to order on Wednesday Sep 13, 2023 at 4:04 PM.

II. Charter School Finance

A.

Financial Presentation From Acadia

Presentation from Kathy Davies from Acadia on Financials of ERA

  • Discussed 2023-24 Budget
  • Reviewed how budgets are created.

III. Reconnecting to the Mission

A.

Ice Breaker

Sarah presented an ice breaker

Tell about an educator that was important to your life.

IV. Reflect and Assess

A.

Reflect on the 23/24 Goals

  • Sarah announced board goals from last year. Achieved 2 out of 3
    • Newsletter
    • Strategic plan updated.
    • Corporate Partnership-there are some partnerships but could improve.
  • Discussed other possible corporate partnerships- reach out to entities in your circles
  • Partnerships can give students exposure to the world outside of school.
  • Good to highlight the partnerships we already have. 

V. Goals for 2023/2024 and Beyond

A.

Goal Setting

Going to discuss at future board meeting.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Margaret Barr