Vida Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
120 E Broadway Gettysburg, PA 17325
An executive session was held from 5:30-6:24pm to discuss personnel and legal matters.
Trustees Present
B. Reyes-Lua (remote), J. George, M. Harple, P. Miller, T. Arias (remote)
Trustees Absent
J. Lewis
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Miller
Non Voting Members Present
C. Miller
Guests Present
Analy Blanco (remote), Michelle Hahn (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
P. Miller called a meeting of the board of trustees of Vida Charter School to order on Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 6:34 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. George made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-23-26.
M. Harple seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Executive Director Report
A.
Executive Director Monthly Report
III. Finance
A.
Monthly Financials
M. Harple made a motion to approve the April financial report.
J. George seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Reyes-Lua |
Absent
|
| T. Arias |
Aye
|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Absent
|
B.
Draft Budget
An initial draft budget for 2026-2027 was presented to the finance committee for review. It is expected that a more complete draft will be presented to the board next month for final approval by June 2026.
C.
Employee Settlements
M. Harple made a motion to approve the settlement agreement with employee #114 and employee #136.
J. George seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Arias |
Aye
|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
| B. Reyes-Lua |
Aye
|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Absent
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
D.
Funding Resolution
M. Harple made a motion to approve the resolution approving BBFM matter.
P. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| B. Reyes-Lua |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Absent
|
| T. Arias |
Aye
|
E.
Finance Policy Updates
J. George made a motion to Approve policy updates as recommended and drafted by legal counsel;
Policy 409: Finances Policy
Policy 401: Bank Accounts Policy
Policy 418: Public Charter School Audit Policy
Policy 416: Per Pupil Allotment Policy
Policy 407: Credit Card Debit Card Policy.
M. Harple seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Arias |
Aye
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Absent
|
| B. Reyes-Lua |
Aye
|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
IV. Governance
A.
Vida Cheetah Foundation
A planning session with Marsh Creek was held to discuss the strategic priorities and beneficiaries of the Vida Cheetah foundation. Dr. Miller is working with Marsh Creek to submit the non profit application for the foundation.
B.
Vida Board Engagement
P. Miller made a motion to accept the resignation of Brenda Reyes Lua as a board member and President to enjoy some well deserved relaxation after six years of service.
J. George seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
P. Miller made a motion to appoint Theresa Arias as Secretary, Jessica George as President and Miranda Harple as Vice President until the August board meeting.
M. Harple seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Miller
A variety of upcoming events are available for board attendance. Nine members of the sixth grade class will receive the Seal of Biliteracy. Melissa Turner is at the borough council meeting advocating for better lighting and a crosswalk.