Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order at 6:18 p.m. by Michelle Vaughan, beginning with the pledge of allegiance.

Approval of the Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Approval of the Minutes

The meeting minutes of the previous board meeting should be reviewed and approved by a quorum of the board.

The approval of the September meeting minutes will be reviewed at the November Board meeting.

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

Michelle Vaughan, Board Chair

Upcoming PTO and Foundation Board Meeting is scheduled for October 21.

School Leader Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school.

Patrick Muhammad, Head of School

--Preliminary CCRPI data released: gains made in elementary and middle school and within subgroups for elementary and middle school

--New partnership with Farm to School

--HOS Muhammad received a scholarship to attend a conference sponsored by Dartmouth College

--Ribbon cutting invitations have been sent for the farm reveal

--Upcoming Events: Fall Festival (10/31), Professional Development Experience (11/7)

Committee Reports

Academic Excellence-FII day every Friday; scholars completed agricultural pre- assessments (introduces language to determine understanding); working towards full integration; focus on looking at gradual release model (do now, exit ticket)-further supported through PLCS; preliminary iReady data; dyslexia screener done

Finance-should see increase from enrollment next month; operating on 69K budget deficit; account balances good; no findings in audit; CPA was not coding TRS pension accurately; recommend company to do a “pre audit”; 62 days COH; foundation/bond update: received final paperwork for foundation to sign off on; paid money for the bond compliance; close out process once foundation signs off

People & Culture-established norms for checking in on staff developments/updates; overarching themes-science and security; identifying channels to enhance science experience for field trips; security- requirements/priorities, seeking feedback from parents; reviewing calendar; HR consultant has started

Governance-overall impressions of board interview from school leadership went well; intentionality and prep were helpful; board reviewed complaint received in September and board investigation revealed no findings

Fund Development-fall festival; believe kids fundraiser Nov; Dec-worlds finest choc; PTO biscuit sales; separate banquets for fall and spring athletics; first fundraiser raised $10,711 for outdoor learning environment and experiences

Meeting Adjournment

If not further business, the Chair ask for a motion to adjourn the meeting

The Meeting Was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:21 p.m.