STEM School Highlands Ranch

Board of Directors Meeting

Published on April 1, 2024 at 7:47 AM MDT

Date and Time

Tuesday April 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM MDT

Location

P-tech Building

8920 Barrons Blvd

Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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Link to Meeting Presentation Slides

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Kelly Reyna 5 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Kelly Reyna
  C. Pledge of Allegiance Greg Shick
  D. Reciting of the Mission Statement Michelle Horne
   

Never Stop Innovating! We envision a world of exponential possibilities where every child develops the innate knowledge, skills, creativity and character to thrive, lead and succeed in an ever-changing future.


 

 
  E. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Kelly Reyna
    Minutes for Board of Directors Meeting on March 5, 2024  
II. Community Updates 5:35 PM
  A. Center for Strength FYI Kelly Reyna 15 m
   

Presentation by Jess Monda on Center for Strength

 
     
III. Academic Excellence 5:50 PM
  A. Executive Director Report - STEM FYI LynAnn Kovalesky 15 m
   
  • General School Updates
 
     
IV. KOSON Schools 6:05 PM
  A. CIO Updates FYI Matt Cartier 15 m
     
V. Board Committee Updates 6:20 PM
  A. Finance Committee Discuss Star Ake 15 m
   
  • Preliminary Budget 2024-25 school year
 
  B. Governance Committee FYI Carla Gustafson 5 m
   
  • Draft updated Student/Parent Handbook will be provided to Board in May for initial review
  • Policy updates - none this month
  • Bellwether survey results discussed at June 21st Board Training.
 
  C. Advancement Committee FYI Matt Cartier 5 m
   
  • Update from committee chair
 
  D. CIO Support & Evaluation Committee FYI Erin Quigley 5 m
   
  • Update CIO Contract Renewal
 
VI. Board of Directors Update 6:50 PM
  A. 2024 Class A Election FYI Rudy Lukez 5 m
   

Timeline for Election

 
  B. Board Training Discuss Carla Gustafson 5 m
   
  • Board Training June 21st
  • Afternoon reserved for Strategic Planning discussions
 
  C. Upcoming Agenda Items FYI Kelly Reyna
   

May

  • Draft 2024-25 Budget Approval
  • Discuss Student/Parent Handbook updates
  • Class A Elections
  • Bellwether
  • CIO Annual Support & Evaluation Review
 
VII. Public Comment 7:00 PM
 

This is the time to voice opinions and provide feedback about specific agenda item(s) prior to any Board action. Speakers must complete the Public Comment Form and submit it electronically no later than 12 p.m. the day of each Board meeting. If written testimony or a handout is submitted, presenters are asked to supply one (1) copy via email to communications@stemk12.org

 
  A. Public Comment Sign up link 5 m
     
VIII. Executive Session 7:05 PM
 

The Board may enter into executive session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e)(I) for determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators. Discussion of contract renewal terms for KOSON CIO.

 
  A. Convene to Executive Session Vote Kelly Reyna 30 m
IX. Closing Items 7:35 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Kelly Reyna
   

Adjournment