Arika Shachar Nabutovsky

Key discussions included a review of the Income Statement, indicating the organization is starting the year in good financial standing. The Board unanimously approved the warrants for June, July, August, and September. Service updates covered student services showing a strong start with 215 students, steady adult programs, progress in the degree program with new partnerships, and generating additional finances through renting space to FKO. Personnel actions included the approval of hires and terminations. New business involved the unanimous re-election of the Chair and Vice Chair, approval of a financing agreement for new vehicles to lower maintenance costs, continuation with the Appleseeds Grant, and discussion and vote on the Executive Director's five goals for FY26. The Board was also informed about ongoing discussions regarding securing additional space for Student Services due to increased enrollment, and the rescheduling of the November board meeting.

The meeting involved a presentation and subsequent approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Audited Financial Statements, which were reported to have received a clean and unmodified audit with no control deficiencies noted. Following this, the Board reviewed and unanimously approved the draft copy of the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report as the final report.

The meeting included a roll call to confirm a quorum and a review of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Professional Union. The Board voted to ratify the contract for the Professionals. The meeting was then adjourned.

The agenda included financial statements review where revenue was reported to be up from the same time as last year, warrant approvals for March and April, service updates including student and adult services, and a bachelor's degree program update. The FY26 Budget was approved. The Hires and Terminations Report was accepted. The Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 was presented. The Executive Director's evaluation was reviewed and accepted, and her salary was approved for a 3% increase. The Treasurer's evaluation was reviewed and accepted with a change to standard 4. The board approved increasing the sick accrual for non-union staff from 90 to 180 days. The Paraprofessional contract was accepted. The board entered into an executive session to discuss ongoing negotiations.

The meeting included a review of financial statements for May, with a report on revenue trends and budget targets. Warrants for March and April were presented and approved. Service updates were provided for Student Services, Adult Services, and the Bachelor's Degree Program, noting enrollment trends and program status. The Hires and Terminations Report was presented and approved. The Board was presented with a draft copy of the FY26 Budget and approved the FY26 tuition rates. An update was given on collective bargaining agreements with paraprofessionals and professionals. The board then moved to an executive session to discuss ongoing negotiations.