Lisa H - Danielle Fox for her countless hours getting the Board recruiting season going.

Lindsey - Ms. Ingraham for sending each child home with an individualized note before leaving for maternity leave.

Samantha - Cynthia Rundquist for presenting the Panorama survey results last month. 

Everyone who prepared State of School, especially Student Council presenters.

Bibi - Joe and Christy at the front desk for their friendly greetings and for always smiling even when very busy. 

Lisa Hosfelt and Lisa Griffin for their work on the Bylaws.

Lisa G - Mukesh Jha for finding a way to make something happen and organizing a high school cricket group. 

All staff members for helping kids shine and receiving so many achievements and national recognitions.

Lumakar - All who worked on State of the School, including Lindsey Paquette, SAC members and Lisa H and Lisa G for the Bylaws presentation.

Meryl - All staff who lead clubs and allow students to lead and initiate.

Karla - Wendy Jensen for hosting the CommunityU event, being a great resource, and putting together take home kits.

Lisa G - elementary variety show and high school volleyball game

Lindsey - elementary variety show

Ms. Whitney presented a financial update, including an update on the state budget. Stargate's financial situation is secure, and staffing levels will not be impacted by the state budget changes. 

Underwriters have been communicating with district to determine final needs for financing. Stargate has asked for a resolution from the district Board to provide timelines and amounts for financing. Without finalized timelines, the school may need to wait to begin construction until the money is in hand.  The school would assume risk of accruing additional interest if the district extends the release of the 2nd and 3rd tranche.  The district Board is meeting tonight and may have more defined terms for the release of additional tranches.  

Dr. Greene provided an update on academics and operations. See the Executive Director report attached.

Next year, 5th and 6th graders will receive school-issued Chromebooks The rollout for future grades is planned and has been approved by the Finance Committee. A policy will be developed to guide fees for damage or replacement.

Social media will be blocked in the school beginning next week. Administration is evaluating a new cell phone policy for high school based on feedback from surveys and staff.

Dr. Greene has been meeting with teaching teams regarding their concerns and how to address them.

No public comment.

See Election Committee report attached.

The Board discussed the benefits of BoardOnTrack. The Board will reach out to BoardOnTrack to determine if other renewal packages are available.

No additional discussion.

Updates will be made to the tracking spreadsheet.

For the ballot, questions will be separated by section (3, 4, 5.3, 5.4-5.5, 5.8-5.9, 5.12, 7, 10).

Questions on the ballot will appear as "Do you vote FOR or AGAINST all of the amendments requiring membership vote in Article ___ of the Bylaws of Stargate School?"

A one-page summary will be prepared to be shared with staff and community via email, Monday folders, and other methods.

To increase election participation, the Board will introduce a drawing for gift cards.  Members will submit printed proof of participation to the front desk for a drawing.

Discussed May agenda

Samantha and Meryl will attend in May.

Candidate Forum May 6th