Cassie asked if this is standard contract verbiage.  Sam confirmed. 

November 

822.80 

Avg. 820.7 above average of 819

3-4 applications in process

Put enrollment on hold for now; will continue to take new students in primary

5th - currently at 84

Josiah - 7 less students from October

students withdrew due to various reasons; 

No movement is Middle and High School as much as last year

Ken - are there other charter schools to compare SIA? None in this area

Morgen can compare year to year

Matt- SPS changed to Middle School grades 6-8; could be a factor

Matt- strategic planning; SIA  receives small high school funding. 250-300 students in grades 9-12 qualifies SIA 

Next month - provide FTE report (Sam)

The Commission requires the school to create academic goals. Morgen is re-submitting revised goals after the Fall MAP testing.

Morgen Flowers-Washington provided a written update for November before the meeting. https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/tLvVPO/attachment/download/352549 

Here are some highlights:

1. Renewal process - 2026-2027

Here is the renewal timeline, so far: 

•  On Nov. 4, 2024, I received an updated document with renewal guidance 
• February 3, 2025, SIA receive a renewal performance report from the Commission 
•  March 5, 2025, the renewal application is due to the Commission, and SIA may submit a response to the performance report including any corrections or clarifications
•  April 16-17, 2025 our renewal site visit will take place. Within 14 days of the site visit, the authorizer issues a draft renewal inspection report to SIA 
• September 18, 2025 The Commission will discuss and vote on SIA’s renewal
•  Within 90 days of the renewal decision, SIA works with the commission to establish the terms for the next charter contract; the authorizing board and charter board both vote in public meetings to ratify the new contract

2. Quarterly School Review (QSR) - Morgen and Cassie Anderson met with Oversight Manager Italiana, Scott Canfield, and the Director of School Quality and Accountability, Jess Barton; the same group plus other people will be part of SIA's renewal process.

3. Family Conferences - Family conferences were held on November 12-November 15.  Attendance was really good overall. This year, Middle and High School students with a D or lower were encouraged to schedule conferences; and others on an as-needed basis. The next conference will be in March.

4. 10th Anniversary Gala - The celebration and fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, tentatively to be held at SIA.  Morgen held a meeting in early November with parents who shared really good ideas and helpful tips for a successful fundraiser. 

Ashlee Lent joined at 4:53 pm 

5. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) - There is a possibility that the school may offer Transitional kindergarten starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Morgen will meet with Marcus Harden (Executive Director of the Commission) to ask questions and discuss what it would entail to add a Transitional Kindergarten option. This will help with enrollment. Any new program will qualify the school for grants with the Charter School Growth Fund.  There is one due on December 3rd. 

Monica Lively, a Kindergarten teacher at SIA  asked about the age requirement for TK. They have to be 4-year-olds, according to Morgen.

Christine Chavez, a Kindergarten teacher at SIA asked if offering a TK program would affect the total number of enrollments. The answer is Yes. 

Jeff Vorhees asked regarding the need to look at other facilities to make room for a TK program. Yes,  the Commission said the school can add portable buildings.

Morgen will draft more details after she meets with Marcus Harden. 

Jeff Hyslop inquired about how TK will affect the lottery system. Morgen indicated that enrollment for TK will also be through the lottery, the same enrollment process as other grades. 

The December and January school calendars were shared with the Board. Let the school know if the Board would like to attend or participate in any of the events. 

SIA has initiated the use of an ICS cash sweep account, which the Board previously approved. The account has already begun accruing interest, which will generate additional revenue for SIA moving forward. The Board expressed its gratitude to the Finance Committee and its members for their guidance and support in facilitating this process.

Reminder to those who have not completed their training. Email reminders were sent out. The due date was November 15.

Due to the 4th Wednesday falling on Christmas Day, the December board meeting will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. 

Note to reschedule the finance meeting.

Executive Session ended at 5:36 pm.