L Griffin: Liz VanHoosen Allen for the incredible work she’s doing with the new kindergarten families to make them feel welcome as valued members of this community. Her work has included organizing summer meet-ups, administering a kindy group page, answering many questions and t being a great ambassador of the Stargate brand. Similar shout out to all of the grade-level ambassadors helping us put our best foot forward with new and returning families.

Individuals who assisted with onboarding – Robin Greene, Lynne Allen, Stacy Tempas, Meryl Faulkner, Lindsey Paquette, Lumakar Challa and Bibi Paul. 

L Challa: Community members for participating in the election and trusting elected Board members.

Mr. Ryan for all his dedication and hard work during the break to meet all internal deadlines for building readiness, including painting, moving furniture, floors, and more. 

Board members, Executive Directors, and everyone involved in the smooth transition of board members.
 

L Paquette: Dr. Greene and rest of staff for stepping up and filling in where gaps occurred.

Summer staff (facilities, HR, marketing, Maggie) for their work during the summer.
 

M Faulkner: Anne DiFino, our Eagles Landing Director, for all her work managing the summer program. 

B Paul: Members of the Board for the warm welcome.

S Howorko:  Coach Bennett and Manyu Gaddam for volunteering to help the high school boys' basketball team during a time of transition.

Danielle Fox for jumping right into other things to keep work going.

L Hosfelt: Emily Stucky for her exceptional job coaching the girls' high school basketball team, and for all her work juggling many responsibilities in her role as Office Manager.  She will be missed!

Coaches and staff members who have facilitated many summer activities, keeping kids active and engaged during the summer.

New Board members completed the Oath of Office

• 22 positions have been filled, including movement from internal candidates
• Open enrollment for benefits has been finalized
• New Title IX team: Jenn Roach (lead), Robin Greene (decision maker), Maggie Anderson (investigator). Training is in progress
• Changes have bee made to allow greater capacity for Eagles Landing, including having secondary kids in the secondary building

report

A parent presented concerns about track and field being off campus - accessibility and scheduling problem. Proposed idea for track and field be a part of bond considerations.

Finance Committee

Recruiting

The Board discussed an open application period for Independent Director to coincide with fall and spring elections - updates will be made to the Recruiting Committee Charter

SAC 

Board delayed approval to allow further conversation on portions of the Handbook.

Goal progress updated in June. Will be reviewed in connection with Strategic Planning.

Discussed ideas for Strategic Planning session, whom to include, other logistics.

Discussed need for analysis of current administrative organizational structure and desire for outside perspective from a charter school expert who may be able to ascertain the needs for leadership and other positions.  Conversations with a contact at the League of Charter Schools to assist in the process have begun.  Robin has reached out to other charter schools to compare org charts.

Designated committee liaisons and other assignments.

Proposed a simplification of policies by eliminating policies that duplicate instructions from other documents, such as the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.  The following will be presented next month for removal:

0.0 Bylaws

Bylaws required by Articles of Incorporation. No need for a separate policy.

1.2 Committee Charters

This is largely a restatement of the Bylaws. The policy states that charters are reviewed annually - the charter itself can prescribe the annual review.

1.3 Board Handbook

Bylaws 5.2.1(i) requires Governance Board Handbook. No need for a separate policy.

1.9 Communication Pathways

This policy states that we'll have pathways and include them on the website. This can be merged with 1.15 Board Communication and Complaint (added language).

3.1 Executive Limitations

More appropriately addressed in ED contract

3.2 Community Handbook

Required for Board review in Bylaws 5.2.1(i)

3.3 Staff Handbook

Required for Board review in Bylaws 5.2.1(i)

3.5 Employee Use of Computers, Internet, Email

Entire policy included in Staff Handbook

A spreadsheet detailing deliverables required by the District Contract was presented for review.  Admin is on track with requirements.

Discussed thoughts about timing and increasing voter turnout.