Rebecca Thomas is the new Interim Executive Director, as of July 1st. Her professional background include: Charter school experience in Texas, public school middle school teacher, Teach for America corps member, and most recently, Rebecca served as a consultant with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, which led her to Washington State.

Rebecca was brought in by WA Charters to revamp the charter schools in Washington State and help them thrive. Rebecca's role will also ensure laws and policies are in place.

In the last two months since joining WA Charters, Rebecca put in place a lawmaker dashboard, full staff reorganization, cut projects not aligned to winning policies, hired new lobby team, hired and onboarded new higher level advocacy staff.

Rebecca talked about the general election and shared strategies that align to win support for Charter Schools, build quality relationships with lawmakers, build power and influence.

ASB Representatives, Michael Farnam and Leighton Snow reported.

This year's ASB is comprised of representatives from 7th grade through 12th grade. 6th graders have their own student council this school year.

Upcoming projects:

• Homecoming Spirit Week: October 6-October 9
• Homecoming Flag Football Game: October 9
• Homecoming High School Dance: October 10
• ASB-sponsored clubs and sports events
• Phoenix Cart (will sell coffee, and plans to sell snacks/food items this year)

ASB is requesting for a card reader, which can help make transactions easier and will give the ability to sell more.

The school year is off to a good start with enrollment with 904 students in head count; 887.42 FTE, budgeted at 842.38.

SIA is not currently accepting additional students except in Kindergarten.

High School enrollment has increased due to the new pathway offered, Leadership Pathway, where students are staying on campus. 

Grades 11-12:

•  10 students attending NEWTech 
• 26 students attending Running Start;  four (4)  attending Running Start full time this year and the remaining are returning to campus after Running Start classes
• 12 students in Leadership Pathway

There were no questions regarding the monthly HOS update.

Next month, Morgen's report will focus on academic data based on initial MAP testing.

The due date for the required Board & Administrative Staff Training is on November 16, 2026. Myra Keast will email the information to everyone. 

Myra Keast will email the updated Board Commitment Form to everyone. This form is due on November 16, 2026.

Each board member should join at least two committees this year.

Finance Committee Report (Sam Schweda):

On August 28, 2026, there was an unauthorized $29,000 ACH bank processed. A fraudulent check was issued on September 1, 2026. Matters were resolved and submitted a loss report as required by law.

No other committees reported.

Based on the Board Interest Form published before the summer, there are at least two potential board candidates. Myra Keast will contact the candidates and schedule the next steps.

Cassie Anderson would like to have a non-voting seat from the student community for future board meetings. Morgen Flowers has initial plans that she can share next month.