Harlow's representative, Kaye Schaich, provided a brief report regarding transportation. 

• 315 days without minor or major accidents or incidents while on the road
• transported SIA students for 38,000 miles as of date
• appreciates the quick response and support from school officials regarding conduct reports and student behavior for a safe environment for drivers and students.

ASB Secretary, Evelyn Caine, reported.

Hair Policy implementation

• Highly successful
• No negative impact on school culture
• Increased student satisfaction and self-expression

Coffee Cart/Phoenix Cart, an ASB fundraiser

• Upgrades to materials, equipment, and storage have been completed
• Sales remain low due to cash-only payment restrictions
• There is a strong demand for card/tap-to-pay from both students and staff
• Past data (last year) shows that electronic payments significantly increased revenue
• Long-term, the coffee cart could develop into a more structured job training program, possibly even evolving into a DECA program, which would give high school students valuable, real world experience

Student Postings and Expression Policy

• Nearing completion—there is a final review in progress, and will be shared with administration soon for feedback

Other fundraisers

• Flower Baskets - can be purchased online via the school website
• Myra Keast will send the link to the board

Re-enrollment occurred on March 20th. Early records show:

• Re-enrollment goal is 86%; actual re-enrollment is 90.14% as of this date
• 60.32% of 8th graders are returning for high school next year; an increase from last year
• 84% of 9th graders are returning for 10th grade next year; a decrease from last year

Reasons for students and families not returning:

• Sports
• Decision to attend their neighborhood schools
• Not interested in pathways offered at SIA

Enrollment for new students is now closed. Lottery will take place on the week of April 13th. Families will be notified via text or email. They have 10 days to accept their offers.

Kindergarten enrollment is lower this year, which can be attributed to low birth rate. We marketed to preschools by dropping off informational packets to many preschools in the area. Packets were mailed to elementary and middle schools as well.

Staffing considerations survey were sent out to the staff on February 27th. Staff two weeks to complete the survey.  The survey helps the administrators with budgeting and scheduling. The survey is non-binding.

On the week of May 18th, the Intent to Return (binding) will be sent out to the all staff.

CFO Sam Schweda reported that SIA has begun a new funding cycle under the federal E-Rate program, which provides support to eligible K–12 public schools and libraries for certain telecommunications and internet access services, as well as related equipment. As part of the competitive bidding process, SIA posted FCC Form 470 requests through the USAC EPC portal for internet access services at the school and home office, as well as for eligible internet-related equipment.

For internet service at the school, five vendors submitted proposals. One proposal was determined to be non-responsive and was therefore not scored. The remaining proposals were evaluated using the established bid rubric, and CFO Schweda recommended awarding the contract to Fatbeam for 3 Gbps internet service.

For internet service at the home office, four vendors submitted proposals. Those proposals were also evaluated using the same bid rubric, and the recommendation was made to award the contract to Fatbeam for 500 Mbps internet service.

Ashlee Lent moved to approve the award of the internet service contracts as recommended. Guillermo Espinosa seconded the motion. The motion carried.

For the eligible equipment procurement, two vendors submitted proposals. Based on the bid evaluation, including price as the primary factor, CFO Schweda recommended awarding the contract to Ednetics. 

Guillermo Espinosa moved to approve the recommendation and award the contract to Ednetics. Charina Carothers seconded the motion. The motion carried.

For the eligible equipment procurement, two vendors submitted proposals. Based on the bid evaluation, including price as the primary factor, CFO Schweda recommended awarding the contract to Ednetics. 

Morgen Flowers-Washington provided a report on the progress of meeting her school goals.

Goal 1: Build Systems for Data-Driven Decision Making

• Data Dashboard - gives teachers access to student's current information. It shows academic progress or grade, attendance, behavior, etc.

Goal 2: Develop a Succession and Continuity Plan

• Draft was created in the fall 
• Plan was finalized and approved by the board in the winter
• This spring, Morgen plans to test the plan through a "tabletop exercise" scenario to confirm readiness.

Goal 3: Ensure Adherence to ARC 

• On track; currently on ARC 3

Goal 4: Ensure Enrollment Stability and Fiscal Responsibility

• Currently working on budget; especially for not being granted by the state the enrichment fund.
• Present feasibility study and recommendations (budget, timeline, next steps).

There were no questions from the Board.

Calendar invites were sent regarding upcoming graduation events.

Sam Schweda reported as shown on the February 2026 Budget Status report:

• Upgraded/increased SIA’s rating
• Enrichment funding in April
• 22% of statement received in June, July, August
• 50% of actual spent
• Afton reviewed the budget 
• Private fund for staff appreciation
• ASB has healthy funds to continue with planned activities throughout the year

The Board is currently recruiting Board members. Send your referrals to Cassie for review.

If you are interested in any of these positions, let Cassie know as soon as possible.

• Board Chair
• Vice Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Teacher Appreciation Week is on May 4th-May 8th. Traditionally, the board sponsors lunch on one of the days.

The Board agreed on providing lunch (date tbd).