Executive session was held to discuss Personnel matters.

Melissa Maneval attended and identified herself as a teacher at Vida Charter School and officer of the teacher's union. She discussed her position and ideas of what could be done to make it a full-time position.

Highlights included the spring concert, La Vida en Vida, book fair raising money to rebuild schools in Texas and additional funds for books for students at Vida, field trips, Field Day upcoming, graduation upcoming. Nwea showed growth - there will be a staff meeting on Wednesday which will include a data presentation on these results. 

Vida is aware of upcoming deadlines and meeting current deadlines for reporting.
Vida is in the first year of the comprehensive plan.  Vida does not need to submit a school Improvement plan.

Committee shared that they had been discussing  ways to accumulate data to assist students in transition out of Vida into middle school. Committee discussed having a "coming back to Vida party" and having a discussion rather than a survey. Collaborating with the Gettysburg Area Middle School and Gettysburg School District is being planned.

Monthly financials are skewed by decision to bill at higher rates. These rates are pending litigation with districts. Budget is below on expenses and revenues. Because of deficit, it is unknown where budget will end this year.

Union conversations have occurred. Most of reappointment contract letters have been signed. Letters are being retroactively approved. Contracts meet status quo according to the president and attorney. Issuing out and signing letters does not preclude negotiations. Stability of employment is the priority. Contracts can and may be renegotiated.

Budget will be available for the 30-day review period. Meeting will occur post 30 days of budget being available for review. Budget is balanced at 259 students. Expected growth is 2%. Salary increase is 3%.  Director of Operations position has been removed.  Additions of a new administrative structure to include Director of Student Services, Compliance Officer, 6th grade teacher, part-time ESL instructor, Academic Coach.

Budget will be available on display in the business office at Vida Charter School

With the change of leadership, school will need stability and expertise. Recommending a one-year contract. Finance committee chair will be reaching out and asking for a discount, as they were willing to provide a discount for a 3-year contract.

Quote is status quo with past contract. Planning to renew current insurance. There will be a higher premium. Communicated with Union members, Daniel and Rhonda, and it was understood that the structure will be the same and to go ahead with renewal.

Request to fill out evaluation.

Governance committee meetings will be moved a week before monthly board meeting.  All committee meetings will be posted in the Gettysburg Times and on Vida school calendar.

Tasks include executive director evaluation and formulating goals. Moving fall Retreat to occur earlier than in past years. Suggested topics would be legal training, preparing for November 2019 recharter, collective bargaining - staff compensation structure.

Approving an Interim Dean. Elana Nashelsky as that Interim Dean. Approving a supplemental stipend for her current position. Approving contract with LIU that Brad Sterner is Interim Executive Director and mentorship support for Interim Dean.  Approving position for a Floating Substitute and a part-time Operations Assistant.

Laura Walkovitz, a parent at Vida spoke in  support for the teachers and to express gratitude for Elana Nashelsky and board.  She expressed concern for 6th grade curriculum's implementation.  She is hoping that board and new Administration will support the robotic program.

Have to delay. Waiting until election closes at 7:30 p.m.

Delayed. Waiting until 7:30

Ballots were tallied. Darren Glass earned 35. Susan Powell earned 42. They will be appointed as our newest board members. Hoping that Darren will serve on Finance Committee and Susan will serve on Academic Excellence committee. Ballots were counted by Melissa Turner, Kathy Trzeciak, and Tania Reyes