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Stargate School

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Governance Board Business Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location

All meetings will be virtual unless otherwise noted. 
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Directors Present

H. Sonnenahalli, L. Challa, L. Paquette, L. Steele, M. Faulkner, S. Howorko

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

R. Greene

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Paquette called a meeting of the board of directors of Stargate School to order on Tuesday Jun 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM.

B.

Roll Call

C.

Reading of Stargate Mission

D.

Recognitions and Appreciations

Dr. Greene - Seniors earned over $3MM in scholarships

 

LP - All of the staff that works through the summer

 

LC - All those involved in HOSA

II. Approve Consent Agenda Items

A.

Approve Consent Agenda

B.

Approve Minutes from May 20, 2026 Business Meeting

L. Paquette made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Board Business Meeting on 05-20-26.
L. Challa seconded the motion.

S. Howorko abstained due to absence at last meeting

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. School Operations

A.

Finance - Final Budget & Appropriations

See attachments. Note that fee schedule needs to be reviewed and approved by the Board annually. 

B.

Athletics Year In Review

D. Logan gave thanks to all of those who are involved in athletics at Stargate noting how much work goes into everything. MS participation is continuing to grow, adding a middle school boys soccer coach. He went through specific highlights for various sports and athletes in Secondary, including several athletes that signed to play in college. 

C.

Executive Director Report

D.

2026-2027 Admissions Policy

No changes since the board last reviewed.

IV. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

One parent discussed the current CRC/Fundraising structure and consideration of a PTO. Dr. Greene will follow up.

B.

Public Comment Response

V. Action Items (Discuss and/or Vote)

A.

2026-2027 Admissions Policy

L. Paquette made a motion to Approve the 2026-2027 Admissions Policy as discussed.
H. Sonnenahalli seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Final 2026-2027 Budget

S. Howorko made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Budget as presented.
L. Challa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

2025-2026 Supplemental Appropriations Resolution

S. Howorko made a motion to approve the 25-26 Supplemental Appropriations Resolution as presented.
L. Paquette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

2026-2027 Budget Appropriations Resolution

S. Howorko made a motion to approve the 26-27 Budget Appropriations Resolution as presented.
L. Paquette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Proposed Surplus Allocation FY26

S. Howorko made a motion to approve FY26 proposed surplus allocation as presented.
L. Challa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

FAC Request: 2027 After Prom

S. Howorko made a motion to approve up to $15,000 for after prom for 2027.
L. Paquette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

G.

Second Reading of Policy 1.11 Executive Director Succession_Draft Revision 5.2026

L. Paquette made a motion to Approve second reading of policy 1.11 Executive Director Succession.
S. Howorko seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

H.

Second Reading of Policy 1.21 Board Vacancy and Independent Director Appointments_Draft Revision 5.2026

L. Paquette made a motion to Approve second reading of policy 1.21 Board Vacancy and Independent Director Appointments.
S. Howorko seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

I.

Plan for July Meeting & Major Document Review

L. Steele will work with elections and recruiting 

L.Challa & L.Paquette to review Governance Handbook

R.Greene will review Administrative Policies

All to be shared with Board by July 15th

J.

Discussion of Bylaws next steps

Discuss strategy to increase participation, continued discussion.

K.

Ongoing Monitoring of Key Board Responsibilities

VI. Future Planning

A.

Next Board Meeting Agenda and Board Packet

B.

Next Admin Sync Meeting

SH and HS to attend 

C.

Upcoming Events

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Howorko