Spokane International Academy
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday August 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Location
Spokane International Academy, Media Center
777 E Magnesium Rd. Spokane, WA 99208
Directors Present
Ashlee Lent, Cassie Anderson, Charina Carothers, Guillermo Espinosa, Javier Medina, Ron Poplawski
Directors Absent
Maureen Rosette
Guests Present
Brad DeJager, Caryn McGee, Chandalee Wood, Mathias Sanders, Morgen Flowers-Washington, Myra Keast, Russ Battiata, Sam Schweda
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve July Meeting Minutes
B.
Resolution to add a Student Activity Fee 26-27
C.
Approve Consent Agenda
III. Enrollment 26-27
A.
Enrollment Update
The Board received an enrollment update indicating a current enrollment of 963 students, with 54 students on the waitlist.
The Board discussed enrollment and grade-level capacity, including whether the school should explore a combined first grade/kindergarten class. It was noted that both kindergarten and first grade have new curriculum requirements, making a combined classroom impractical at this time.
There are currently no students on the kindergarten waitlist. The school will continue to enroll students as space permits, including after the school year begins.
IV. Strategic Growth Options
A.
Strategic Growth Options
Javier Medina-Chinas moved that the Spokane International Academy Board of Directors accept the Strategic Growth Options document as an initial planning framework and authorize the Head of School to develop a Phase I feasibility work plan and budget addressing enrollment demand, site capacity, portable options, permanent campus expansion, second-campus feasibility, organizational capacity, and a five-year growth financial pro forma. Staff will return to the Board with findings and recommendations before any binding facility, financing, or expansion commitment is made.
B.
Head of School Goals 26-27
The Board reviewed the Head of School goals using the CEO Excellence Framework. The goals are organized around five areas:
- Lead the Strategic Vision for Academic Excellence
- Cultivate and Develop a High-Performing Leadership Team
- Strengthen Organizational Culture and Talent
- Steward Organizational Resources for Long-Term Sustainability
- Lead Strategic Change and Organizational Improvement
The Board and Head of School will conduct four check-ins throughout the year to review progress toward these goals.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B.
Board Retreat
The board retreat immediately followed upon adjournment.
The Board reviewed the consent agenda, which included:
Motion: Charina Carothers moved to approve the consent agenda.
Second: Ashley Lent
Vote: Unanimous consent.
Motion carried.