Carina VanPelt

The board meeting included a presentation by Jaime Braithwaite of the Idaho PTA regarding the More Social, Less Media event. The board approved stipend contracts for Lava Mentor Teachers, a proposal to change banks for AIA, APA, AAN, Alturas Academies (CMO) from ICCU to Bank of Commerce, and corporate resolutions for a $50,000 credit line through Bank of Commerce for each Alturas entity. Policies were reviewed, including student discipline, use of restraint, seclusion, and averse techniques for students, and student medicines. The board approved charter-specific certifications and alternative authorizations for staff members. Additionally, the board approved stipend contracts for adult supervisors for clubs, sports, and leadership, and a contract with Paradigm as the owner representative for the gym project.

The meeting addressed the approval of bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year and discussions regarding the adoption of a school model with Hollister and Lava. Policies 2240 and 5820 were adopted with revisions. Teacher contracts and Charter School-Specific Teacher Certifications were approved for Carolina Carr and Jay Taylor. There was also a mention of the Alturas Academy North groundbreaking and an Executive Session for evaluating the Executive Director.

The Alturas International Academy budget for the 2023-2024 school year includes the General M & O fund, special project funds (local, state, and federal), a child nutrition fund, a capital construction project fund, and others. The budget outlines revenues, including local, county, state, and federal sources, as well as expenditures for salaries, benefits, purchased services, supplies, materials, and capital outlay across various programs such as elementary and secondary school programs.

The Continuous Improvement Plan for Alturas International Academy focuses on promoting academic distinction and empowering students to be principled and intellectual leaders. Key areas of focus include fostering a safe, engaged, and collaborative environment, supporting critical and collaborative thinking, valuing learning, and promoting global citizenship. The plan includes strategies for community involvement, parental communication, and measuring literacy progress through NWEA MAP Growth Assessment. The plan aims to ensure students demonstrate reading readiness and achieve growth in English and Math.

The Alturas Academy board meeting included discussions on the network of schools, including financial reviews and budget previews, and the presentation of the Executive Director's report. The board addressed Alturas Board Business, such as the official 501c3 status and bylaws for the Alturas Network of Schools, and reviewed policies related to electronic information services, transportation, and student rights. Teacher, club, coaching, and administrative contracts were approved for Alturas International Academy and Alturas Preparatory Academy. The board also approved a borrower's resolution for Alturas Academy North, authorizing financing for the project.