MOXIE Public Schools
Minutes
MOXIE PS Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday June 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Directors Present
B. Rabbitt (remote), J. Brown (remote), J. Perkins (remote), M. Pouliot (remote), V. Hammonds (remote)
Directors Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Welcome and Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Election of New Member: Meirgani Alaari
The board will continue to add to pipeline of future board members.
II. Operational Updates
A.
Facility
Demolition has begun for construction projects at 123 Darling. No additional fireproofing necessary. Construction should be complete mid-July.
Furniture has started being delivered and assembled.
FirstLight and Connectivity Point will install internet and security systems.
B.
Development
Charter School Growth Fund $600,000 reinvestment for next 3 years and additional
Barr Foundation reinvestment for $400k. New multi-year funding is a great signal to other funders. Under consideration for New Schools Venture fund $600k (August), 10K from Maine Charter School Commission coming for math programming, 10k grant for greenhouses.
Federal Charter School Grant will not be administered for new schools this coming year.
Would like to find funds for purchasing a bus, $300k Catalyze grant - application due in July for career connected programming.
C.
Nonprofit Operations
Finalizing benefits to be offered to staff.
Payroll will start August 1.
D.
Student/Family Recruitment
105 enrolled students. 20 outstanding offers. 3 new applications.
Dan, Alex, and Jessica have been leading onboarding process with families.
Re-upped with Mariposa Consulting Group, who will provide back-office enrollment materials and marketing management.
E.
Hiring Updates
Dan Sonrouille provided an update on hiring teachers. All instructional positions have either been filled or offered to potential candidates.
Now recruiting for student support manager (social worker) and community educator.
III. New Business
A.
Employee Handbook Review and Approval
B. Rabbitt presented the employee handbook.
B.
FY27 Budget Review and Approval
B. Rabbitt presented budget. MPS will be ending year with about $500k in cash. We are in a strong position with grants to be expected.
Budget is projected to end in deficit for FY27 due to start-up expenses and lack of startup funds. Experienced staff, and choosing to lease a space larger than necessary so we don't have to move as we grow.
B. Rabbitt also presented plan for grants and philanthropy for next 3 years, and a 10-year financial projection.
Charlie presented Meirgani Alaari's qualifications, including prior board experience, facility management experience (Portland Community Squash), and incoming parent status.