Sick Time Policy - Payout discussed in detailed related to the payout options discussed at the July 2026 meeting. 

Insperity has advised that in NY, you can not offer a flat rate for sick payout. 

Board advise to verify this information.  Options are : 

1. Use It or lose it 
2. Accrue (Carrying Over) but not able to use more than 40 hours 
3. Pay at Normal rate 

Board to vote on the use it or lose it. 

Board has been invited to come to the school. A survey has been sent out for the Board to complete to establish and confirm the date. 

Finance committee met this week.  Investment discussion took place to confirm the future activities for the treasury ladder.  Treasury investments will continue to mature. 

Enrollment  703# current - Goal# 709 - Charter#  645 

Waitlist remains and calls are being made to increase enrollment numbers.  Lower and Upper Academy are activity being reviewed for enrollment. 

Biggest opportunity is now, this is the time to introduce ourselves to the community. 

School must forge the relationship with the schools that provide services K-8.  

The community must know who we are and what we offer as a school.  We need to start communicating and making connections with other schools. 

Board inquiry on what they can do to support the school enrollment.  Chairman has volunteered to support the enrollment process.  PTA can provide support related to the scholar enrollment . 

Less scholars, more schools.  Principal is aware that Pharos must go in and remain relevant. 

Pharos has to do more than the Billboard and High School Fars.  Attendance has decreased for fairs and billboards may not always be the bet way to introduce and communicate what the school offers. 

Suggestions related to PreK Services, relationships with Daycare Centers,  Work at a place where we can do more and thinking out of the box.  Is Pharos looking at the option to consider  being a PreK service provider. 

Funds have been set aside to support the enrollment process, in the event the enrollment numbers do not increase to the goal numbers.  First thing is to math out the areas that we can approach to successfully increase to our goal numbers. 

School has been open and all is well.  All teachers are in and quite a bit of work with facilities . 

Painting, floor, furniture and all facility updates.  Student classrooms and hallways. 

Smooth school year opening with no major concerns.  The biggest concern and opportunity is to continue to support enrollment.  

April - June & July we can lay the plans for the school visits to support enrollment for the next school year.  Who do we need to talk to and when do we need to talk to other schools.