Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
Minutes
SA Special Board Meeting - 3/14/23
2023-24 Strategic Planning Session
Date and Time
Tuesday March 14, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Location
On-site at school (room TBD, most likely the PTO Room). This special board meeting will focus on strategic planning to prioritize the school's goals and spending priorities in preparation for the 2023-24 budget building process. The meeting will be jointly hosted by the Governance and Finance Committees which, combined, create a quorum. All Board members are welcome to join, though it is not required. This is an open session and will be subject to the same Community Comment guidelines as a regular Board Meeting.
Directors Present
A. Farooqi, A. Hall, A. Starling, C. Lewis, D. Palmer, M. Pfaff, W. Ning (remote)
Directors Absent
E. Womer, N. Morrison, S. Dasu
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Pieper
Non Voting Members Present
A. Pieper
Guests Present
S. Liner, T. Hemming
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C. Lewis called a meeting of the board of directors of Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy to order on Tuesday Mar 14, 2023 at 8:22 AM.
C.
Read Mission Statement
D.
Adoption of the Agenda
II. Strategic Planning Session
A.
Strategic planning challenges
B.
Past and current budget trends
- 5-year lookback at sources of revenue and average year-over-year increases
- Reviewed current year budget to understand non-recurring sources of income
- Discussed unbudgeted needs for 2023-2024 and potential ways to cover increased expenses
C.
5-year Strategic Plan
D.
2023-24 Strategic Priorities
Considerations:
- Transportation Program
- Deferred maintenance or other expansion initiatives
- Staffing
- 5th grade - do we add a third classroom? Currently, 52 kids are in 4th grade, and adding a class could add an additional 8 - 14 additional seats.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
A. Starling made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
W. Ning seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Palmer
Foundation projects a $50k - $75K shortfall for annual campaign