Stargate School
Minutes
Governance Board Business Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
All meetings will be virtual unless otherwise noted.
Zoom Info: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/83148823532?pwd=qLJr9OMQdsLBsjht95dyr3CcdC5G4M.1
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Passcode: eagles
Directors Present
A. Falken (remote), H. Sonnenahalli (remote), L. Challa (remote), L. Paquette (remote), L. Steele (remote), S. Howorko (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
R. Greene (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Reading of Stargate Mission
D.
Recognitions and Appreciations
II. Approve Consent Agenda Items
A.
Approve Consent Agenda
B.
Approve Minutes from June 16, 2026 Business Meeting
III. Board Member Oath and Officers
A.
Oath of Office for new Board member
Both Lindsey and Andrea read oath
B.
Nominate and Select Board Officers for 2026-2027
Can the treasurer be an individual not on the board?- Samantha looking into it.
C.
Annual District Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Docusign will be coming
IV. School Operations
A.
2026-2027 Employee Handbook
Need to circle back on not paying out PTO- Robin
Clarify language about gift cards- Robin
can approve employee handbook pending lawyer review of PTO limitations
B.
2026-2027 Community Handbook
C.
2026-2027 Communications Pathways
How can a parent or student follow the communication pathway and report a concern if they are afraid of retaliation from the teacher.
Clarify language around lunch complaints in the pathway
update contact information
D.
Executive Director Report
Need Elementary Special Educator
need to circle back to paving parking lot
back to my kids lunch for school food authority- parents have already submitted comments
Note: can order but can’t guarantee you’ll get that meal. How to communicate that information to parents.
V. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment
B.
Public Comment Response
VI. Action Items (Discuss and/or Vote)
A.
2026-2027 Employee Handbook
B.
2026-2027 Community Handbook
C.
2026-2027 Communication Pathways
Minor Changes need to be addressed
D.
2026-2027 Board Handbook
E.
2026-2027 Board Calendar
Lindsey to write calendar.
F.
2026-2027 Board Liaisons, Committees, & Assignments
G.
Discussion of Bylaws next steps
Board assigned Samantha Howorko and Hari Sonnenahalli to explore next steps
H.
Ongoing Monitoring of Key Board Responsibilities
VII. Future Planning
A.
Next Board Meeting Agenda and Board Packet
B.
Next Admin Sync Meeting
Not this month
Robin- health services competition (4 students awarded) shout out Mrs. McVeigh
Samantha- Mr Logan - Athletics and clubs
Meryl- thanks for stepping in