Stargate School
Minutes
Governance Board Business Meeting (Virtual)
Date and Time
Thursday October 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Location
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/83148823532?pwd=qLJr9OMQdsLBsjht95dyr3CcdC5G4M.1
Directors Present
B. Paul (remote), K. Lindgren (remote), L. Challa (remote), L. Griffin (remote), L. Hosfelt (remote), L. Paquette (remote), M. Faulkner (remote), S. Howorko (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
M. Anderson, R. Greene
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Reading of Stargate Mission
II. Approve Consent Agenda Items
A.
Approve Consent Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Challa |
Aye
|
| B. Paul |
Aye
|
| L. Paquette |
Aye
|
| K. Lindgren |
Abstain
|
| L. Griffin |
Aye
|
| S. Howorko |
Aye
|
| M. Faulkner |
Aye
|
| L. Hosfelt |
Aye
|
B.
Minutes for Governance Board Executive Session held September 18, 2024
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Faulkner |
Aye
|
| L. Griffin |
Aye
|
| L. Hosfelt |
Aye
|
| S. Howorko |
Aye
|
| K. Lindgren |
Abstain
|
| L. Challa |
Aye
|
| B. Paul |
Aye
|
| L. Paquette |
Aye
|
C.
Minutes for Governance Board Meeting held September 18, 2024
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Challa |
Aye
|
| S. Howorko |
Aye
|
| L. Paquette |
Aye
|
| L. Griffin |
Aye
|
| K. Lindgren |
Abstain
|
| L. Hosfelt |
Aye
|
| B. Paul |
Aye
|
| M. Faulkner |
Aye
|
III. Board Administrative Items
A.
Oath of Office
B.
District Conflict of Interest Form
IV. School Operations
A.
UIP Presentation
Utilizing biennial flexibility as a result of having a strong SPF for multiple years.
UIP will continue to focus on middle school growth and social emotional curriculum. Additional metrics will be evaluated to track progress.
B.
Overview of Proposed Bond Budget
Ms. Whitney presented an update on the bond proposals. The school will need to be prepared to move quickly on authorizations for architects. Should the bonds be approved by voters, the school's share will be approximately $25.6 million, but will depend on when bonds are sold and what the premiums are. The amount could fluctuate between $500k and $1 million. Ms. Whitney reviewed proposed projects and detailed costs, including potential add-ons in the elementary building (gym, office space, and vestibule), expansions in the secondary school (classrooms, performing arts wing). and other upgrades. Drawings will be presented to the community. Contractors have not yet been officially engaged, so there is still flexibility in proposed projects.
V. Action Items
A.
Board Handbook and Agreement
Discussed new guidelines for communication.
B.
Unified Improvement Plan
VI. Discussion Items
A.
Operational Review
VII. Future Planning
A.
CAGT Conference
One pass will be arranged for attendance of Board members at the conference.
B.
Board Meeting Schedule
Rescheduled November meeting from November 13th to November 21st, to be held remotely.
Discussed possibilities of having separate work sessions to discuss items.
Swearing in of Karla Lindgren officiated by Lindsey Paquette.