Meryl recognized the Starrett, Wetness, and Badertscher families for generously caring for her child during board meetings over the last three years, she is deeply grateful for the support that allowed her to serve. 

Lumakar recognized the finance committee for all of their work on the items this month. He thanked outgoing Board members for their dedication to Stargate and to Lynne Whitney for all of her work on the school's financial matters. 

Lindsey thanked teachers, Mrs. Ross, Ms. Hanna and Mr. Montoya, positive and engaging. Staff that is working over the summer for construction. She also thanked the outgoing Board Members, time spent on meetings over the years, school events, advising, etc. 

Samantha thanked the  outgoing Board members, Officer Couture for all of his work at Stargate, including Safe2Tell and Red Bag. Lynne Whitney for all of her work for Stargate. 

Lisa Griffen thanked Tien Tong and Yien Ling for their work on election committee. Lindsey Simms for all the work she has done for the community. 

Bibi thanked Lynne Whitney for all of her work and Sheila for being her learning partner. Lisa G and Robin for working on community engagement tasks. 

Lisa Griffin attended Stargate's Graduation on behalf of the Governance Board. 

Finance Committee and Stargate Foundation met and supported the bond financing option through the moral obligation program, one viable Bank option, but rates were higher and would require us to move full banking relationship. Moody's rating was re-affirmed, which says that the School can take $20MM + more in debt. Amended and restated documents to add the new Bond to the existing 2018 bond, no structural changes. 

Sheila went through the Supplemental Appropriations Resolution that we will approve. 2025/2026 Budget - Lynne Whitney went through and discussed the fund transfers. There have been no changes since we review last month, in the format to send to district, finance committee approved at their meeting in June. Sheila went through the Appropriation Resolution that will be approved. Discussion on sticking with Hinkle & Co for the 2025-2026 school year, however, look to RFP the following year to ensure we are getting the best. Bank authorizing representatives, should be Board Treasurer and Finance Manager. 

Dr. Greene presented her monthly report (attached. Discussed changes to admissions policy including moving from a ranked wait list to a wait pool, discussed the definition of gifted compared to exceptional students as defined in C.R.S 22-20-202(11).  Discussed updating Independent to successfully serving one year rather than full term. Discussed Early Access and Stargate's support of Adams 12 adopting an addendum. 

One member of the community spoke about challenge of people not knowing what Stargate, how can we work to better promote ourselves, and our students are so amazing and he shared a list of our achievements. 

Board members agree sharing success of students at beginning of meeting, rather than Board events.  And Robin shared how she could do better at promoting and talking about it throughout school year. 

See attached committee report. Discussed bylaw and pros and cons of putting back on ballot for the fall election. 

Bibi noted that the page numbers don't align with the contract, she will update. 

Discussed next Board meeting, a potential meet and greet before with new members or a more formal retreat and onboarding. 

Samantha and Karla will work with Robin on a date.