The May financials and bus contract were approved. 

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda - Maureen Rosette

Seconded by Ashley Lent

The board Voted unanimously to approve the motion.

Morgen reviewed the year-end enrollment numbers of 848 students.

There were no further discussion.

Sam Schweda discussed the high-level budget document that he is using to prepare the budget 26-27. He talked through enrollment, expenditures, and revenue. He also answered relevant questions about our program. We talked through the details. There were no questions.

Morgen asked Sam to talk us through the next steps in the budgeting process.

Sam explains that he will advertise the budget adoption process two weeks prior to the Board meeting, and make it available to the public before it is adopted in July. 

Brad DeJager discussed the upgrades for the facilities for 26-27. He walked through the list provided.

Morgen Flowers overviewed the Year End Report, staff and hiring, provided in the June written report. 

Morgen Flowers overviewed the Year End Report, staff and hiring, provided in the June written report. 

Cassie Anderson reviewed the Head of School evaluation process.

Working Group Sessions  August 7th from 12pm-5pm 

August Board Meeting (Minus the Financials)

Ashley Lent raised discussion on the foundation and specifics on coordinating fundraising and the importance of identifying the market for the foundation. By doin so, it gives the school flexibility to spend money more effectively.

Other recruitment suggesions, matrix and board needs: 

• Adding students to the Board (HS students): Gain Decision-making experience
• Sam suggested Randy Russell, Former Freeman Superintendent, who does Board Support
•  Solid annual plan for the committees
• Growth Plan (Tentative for Board Approval)

At the next Board Meeting, think about who would be a great fit- come to the retreat and fill it out. 

Send out a copy of the Board Matrix