President Singh announced the opportunity for public comment however none were given.

CFO Adam was unable to attend the meeting as he was driving home from another board meeting.

Financial Statement and Narrative: The financial statement and narrative for the monthly financials were emailed to the board earlier.

Annual Investor Call: Adam and CEO Hulet completed the annual investor call with Baird, which was a requirement for their bond covenants.

No questions were asked, but the CEO Hulet mentioned that anyone with questions should email Adam directly.

This review is a standard part of the annual operational and academic framework required by the authorizer. The final report for the 2024–2025 financial framework was returned and presented to President Singh. The report confirmed that Amplus Academy met all state standards within the financial framework.

CEO Hulet noted that this positive result was expected, as it aligns with their recent successful audit.

The authorizer conducts on-site evaluations during years one, three, and five of the charter; this current review marks year one for the school.

CEO Hulet described the visit aws pleasant and noted that because the same evaluators have visited over the past few years, they have been able to witness the school's long-term progress.

While the full reports are lengthy and available via a provided link, the summary highlights the progression of the school's academics and culture.

No questions were asked. 

1. Dashboard: CEO Hulet presented the updated Dashboard with winter MAP and Cert Data. Also included preliminary CTE testing results. 

2. Testing Updates: WIDA exams for English Language Learners (ELL) were recently completed for 174 students. These tests evaluate proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, rather than subject matter knowledge.

ACT was held on February 25th, 168 juniors and 2 seniors completed this state-mandated test. The results from this specific February session are used for the high school’s star rating.

Preparations are underway for April SBAC testing for students in grades 3 through 9.

3. Fundraising and Campaigns: The school has received $24,000 from seven community partners. Recent fundraisers, including a partnership with Cane’s Chicken, raised over $10,000 for various student and activity groups. Specific campaigns included the Archie’s Angel Tree for gift cards and a StuCo fundraiser for disabled veterans.

Celebrated "I Heart Amplus Week" during National Kindness Week, which featured a "yacht theme" ("We’d surely be lost without you") and included staff treats and gifts.

4. Nation Charter School Conference:  A group will attend the National Charter School Conference in New Orleans from June 24th to 26th. Including 3 board memebers. 

5. CSAN Executive Director: The Charter School Association of Nevada (CSAN) has appointed a new Executive Director, Selena Torres-Vaca, and a new Advocacy Director, Gil Lopez.

The school will host a School Leaders Convening on March 10th to encourage collaboration among local charter schools.

No questions were asked from the board members. 

Principal Carrington and Jackson presented to the board what Amplus Special Education program consists of. 

Covered items such as program vision, disability categories, program structure: including current case loads, delivery models, enrollment trends, ESY services, Gate and strategic considerations. Please see presentation for more information.

Board members were very grateful for this information and the work the ESS team has done for our students. 

President Singh announced the opportunity for public comment however none were given.

Discussed moving our board meeting to Wednesday because of scheduling conflicts.