STEM School Highlands Ranch
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Location
8920 Barrons Blvd.
P-TECH Mechatronics Room
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Directors Present
C. Gustafson, E. Quigley, I. Kalra, K. Reyna, L. Davison, M. Horne, N. Smith (remote), R. Lukez
Directors Absent
R. Theret
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Johnson
Non Voting Members Present
K. Johnson
Guests Present
A. Westfall, L. Kovalesky
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Reciting of the Mission Statement
E.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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R. Lukez |
Aye
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K. Reyna |
Aye
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M. Horne |
Aye
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E. Quigley |
Abstain
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N. Smith |
Abstain
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R. Theret |
Absent
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I. Kalra |
Aye
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L. Davison |
Aye
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C. Gustafson |
Aye
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F.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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I. Kalra |
Aye
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N. Smith |
Aye
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R. Theret |
Absent
|
K. Reyna |
Aye
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L. Davison |
Aye
|
R. Lukez |
Aye
|
C. Gustafson |
Aye
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M. Horne |
Aye
|
E. Quigley |
Abstain
|
G.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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K. Reyna |
Aye
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C. Gustafson |
Aye
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R. Theret |
Absent
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I. Kalra |
Aye
|
E. Quigley |
Abstain
|
M. Horne |
Aye
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N. Smith |
Abstain
|
R. Lukez |
Aye
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L. Davison |
Aye
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H.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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M. Horne |
Aye
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I. Kalra |
Aye
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N. Smith |
Abstain
|
L. Davison |
Aye
|
R. Lukez |
Abstain
|
R. Theret |
Absent
|
E. Quigley |
Abstain
|
C. Gustafson |
Aye
|
K. Reyna |
Aye
|
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Executive Director - End of year wrap up
III. KOSON Schools update
A.
CEO Updates - End of year wrap up
K Johnson presented a snapshot of the parent survey. There was a 15% response rate. We will look deeper into the parent survey responses at the end of the summer.
STEM's 2023-24 adopted budget has been submitted to DCSD. This included the changes suggested by the BOD, which was to further clarify the accounting codes and add the Evolv system into the budget.
Enrollment updates- 1464 increased to 1513.
DCSD Enrollment Tool- STEM Leadership has been researching the DCSD Enrollment Tool and intend to utilize it for the 2023-24 school year.
- BOD recommends having a FAQ doc to go with this to address anticipated questions/concerns parents may have.
Summer 2023- Update current STEM Enrollment Board Policy
November 2023- The DCSD Enrollment Tool will be launched at STEM
Upcoming Summer Tasks
New Hires and existing vacancies
IV. Board Updates
A.
2023 Class B Appointment
Erin abstains
Erin abstains
B.
Class A Parent Members
The BOD accepts Erin Quigley as a Class A Board Member with the term expiring May 2026. E. Quigley can now officially Vote in the board meeting.
The STEM BOD is now full.
Roll Call | |
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R. Lukez |
Aye
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R. Theret |
Absent
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L. Davison |
Aye
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C. Gustafson |
Aye
|
I. Kalra |
Aye
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M. Horne |
Aye
|
K. Reyna |
Aye
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N. Smith |
Aye
|
E. Quigley |
Aye
|
C.
Board Positions
Greg abstains
Greg abstains
Greg abstains
Greg abstains
V. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment Sign up link
None
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
VII. KOSON Building Corp Annual Board Meeting
A.
2023-24 KOSON Building Corp Officers
The Lighthouse (KOSON) Building Corp Annual Board opened at 6:33 PM.
Current members: C. Gustafson, K. Reyna, S. Ake
C. Gustafson and K. Reyna are present, S. Ake is Absent
L. Kovalesky Informed the BOD of the end of the year activities and hiring status. Culture, enrollment, and staff retention.