Vida Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
120 E Broadway Gettysburg, PA 17325
Executive Session from 6:00pm-6:31pm to discuss financial and personnel matters.
Trustees Present
B. Reyes-Lua (remote), J. George (remote), J. Lewis (remote), M. Harple (remote), P. Miller (remote)
Trustees Absent
S. Luque, T. Arias
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Miller (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
C. Miller (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Executive Director Report
A.
Executive Director Monthly Report
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Staff Satisfaction Survey
Highlighted the mission and community centered nature of Vida, balance of meetings and design of compensation plans.
B.
Field Trip - EF Travel
A representative from EF Tours visit the committee meeting to discuss Vida's field trip policy, safety, financial accessibility and fundraising.
C.
Future Ready PA Index
The Future Ready PA Index website was reviewed to ensure board members understand how the website measures schools including student subgroups. This performance data is required to be used as the foundation for the school's comprehensive plan.
IV. Finance
A.
Monthly Financials
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
| B. Reyes-Lua |
Aye
|
| T. Arias |
Absent
|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| S. Luque |
Absent
|
V. Governance
A.
Board Retreat follow-up
Thanks to the board for spending the day to be a part of the board retreat.
B.
Vida Cheetah Foundation
Thursday, February 26th at 2:30pm will be a planning meeting with Marsh Creek Social Work to discuss planning for the Vida Cheetah Foundation.
C.
Motion to Amend the board Agenda
D.
Resignation of Board Member
VI. Other Business
A.
Personnel Report
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Luque |
Absent
|
| T. Arias |
Absent
|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
| B. Reyes-Lua |
Aye
|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
B.
2026-27 Calendar Draft
The 2026-27 calendar draft was brought for Board review. The calendar will be voted upon at the March board meeting.
An open house was held last week with two new Vida families. Review of social posts from Ghost Writer and the Vida admin team. Choir held a successful karaoke fundraiser. Staff preference surveys have been distributed. Enrollment has begun, including kindergarten applications. Family potluck is scheduled for March 2nd at 6:00pm. Comprehensive review will be brought to the board at next month's meeting.