Community Regional Charter School
Minutes
CRCS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe these meetings but must be aware that although the meeting is held in public it is not a public meeting and therefore observers are not permitted to speak during the meeting itself, except during public comment.
Directors Present
C. Hansen (remote), M. Buja (remote), N. Reinholt (remote), S. Saltzman (remote), T. Overall (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Works
Non Voting Members Present
T. Works
Guests Present
A. Savage, D. Ryder (remote), E. Firnkes (remote), J. Alves (remote), M. Munroe (remote), S. Muzzy (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
Add Executive Session:
Vote to Enter Executive Session Pursant to Maine State Statute 405(6)(a)(1)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Reinholt |
Aye
|
| S. Saltzman |
Aye
|
| C. Hansen |
Aye
|
| T. Overall |
Aye
|
| M. Buja |
Aye
|
II. Approve Business Meeting Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes from 6/11/2025 meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Overall |
Aye
|
| N. Reinholt |
Aye
|
| M. Buja |
Aye
|
| S. Saltzman |
Aye
|
| C. Hansen |
Aye
|
III. CRCS Program Highlights
A.
Elevate Conference
B.
Every Teacher a Leader Conference
Susan presented about the conference staff attended at Colby College in August
Dan shared the work being done with using AI with learners and staff for the upcoming year. He also shared how icons that were created for a visual….using icons for learners and staff to know when and when not to use AI and to what degree.
C.
Community Building Events
Elizabeth and Susan shared out events that took place over the summer and some events coming up.
IV. Board Chair Updates
A.
Charter Commission Board Trainings:
Board Retreat was difficult to scheudle over the summer.
Board Retreat was to fulfill board training requirements. The commission is only requiring 1 training per year for board members and no longer require using EpiCenter.
The board didn’t meet the expectations for board trainings for School Year 2024-2025.
B.
Conversation with Lana about Consolidation
Nicki shared with the board the concerns that Lana has shared with CRCS about the move to Waterville.
Commission has been presented with concerns from area districts (Waterville/Winslow) and MeANS about the move.
Commission will hold monthly board meeting in September at CRCS and they will vote in October on the amendment to incur debt and consolidation.
C.
Board Communication with Commission and MDOE
The board will draft a letter supporting for the Waterville site.
(Highlight the entire journey so they know what went into the site search….choosing because NO location in Somerset County).
V. Executive Director and Staff Reports
A.
Letters of Resignation/Non-Renewal (since last Board Meeting)
Esther Rosario - Facilitator at Dimensions
Ilana Lybarger - Facilitator at Dimensions
Tammy Wyman - Special Education Director
B.
New Hires (since last Board Meeting)
C.
Professional Development (Upcoming)
VI. Academic Excellence Committee
A.
Approve minutes from the 6/16/25 Academic Excellence Committee Meeting
VII. Finance & Facilities
A.
Approve Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes from 6/18/25
B.
Review and accept the monthly financials as of 6/30/25
Jill shared out our quarterly Financial Performance and Stability Report, Budget vs. Actuals report, and Balance Sheet compared to previous year as of June 30, 2025.
VIII. Governance Committee
A.
Approve Governance Committee Meeting Minutes from 6/4/25
IX. Items to Be Voted Upon:
A.
Vote to extend meeting
X. Other Business:
A.
Vote to Enter Executive Session Pursant to Maine State Statute 405(6)(a)(1)
1. Meet our legal obligations
2. Recommendations for potential Board Members
3. Retreat
4. Input on Agenda Items
Susan and Elizabeth presented about the conference in Austin Texas