Vida Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
120 E Broadway Gettysburg, PA 17325
https://zoom.us/j/97876447561?pwd=WFpKaFJ0RDFKNVdwRTFaU3MwN0ZUdz09
An executive session was held from 5:30 to 6:25pm to discus personnel matters.
Trustees Present
J. George, J. Lewis (remote), M. Harple, P. Miller (remote), T. Arias
Trustees Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Miller, M. Turner
Non Voting Members Present
C. Miller, M. Turner
Guests Present
Annaly Blanco, K. Byron
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Public Comment
A.
Annaly Blanco
B.
Kristen Byron
Came to address salary discussions. Discussed secretary role including a variety of responsibilities with deposits, reconcilitations, invoicing, employee forms, expense reimbursements, board requirements, field trips, food program
III. Executive Director Report
A.
Executive Director Monthly Report
Dr. Miller provided a report on Ghost Writer activities, including paid ads to advertise Kindergarten positions. The board is invited to the 6th grade graduation and parade. The alumni reunion included nearly 100 attendees. The Wellness Walk to Culp's Hill was held in May. 9 students earned the Seal of Biliteracy and 12 additional sixth graders will earn a Pathway to Award.
IV. Finance
A.
Monthly Financials
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
| T. Arias |
Aye
|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
B.
Draft Budget
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| T. Arias |
Aye
|
C.
Rental Reimbursement
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Abstain
|
| T. Arias |
Aye
|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
D.
Contracts
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| P. Miller |
Aye
|
| T. Arias |
Aye
|
E.
Non-exempt Salary Scale Proposal
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. George |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| T. Arias |
Aye
|
| M. Harple |
Aye
|
| P. Miller |
Abstain
|
V. Governance
A.
Vida Cheetah Foundation
B.
Vida Board Engagement
Joselyn Lewis term ending June 2026, up for board reappointment at June meeting
Committee met with a potential Board Candidate and is in the process of obtaining background clearances, SOFI - elections tentatively scheduled for August
Ongoing board member recruitment
C.
Policy Action
D.
Policy Review
Governance committee provided the following policies for initial review:
863 Field Trip Policy
525 Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
831 Anti Weapons Policy
Offered considerations for staffing during the upcoming 26-27 budget cycle.