Doug Keller

The Circle of Seasons Charter School's Title 1 Comprehensive Plan for 2025-2028 focuses on igniting a love of learning, fostering creativity, and instilling a sense of community. Key priorities include enhancing math instruction through differentiated support, ongoing data review, and the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The plan aims to improve student achievement in mathematics, particularly in 7th grade, by utilizing the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum and providing teachers with formal training.

The meeting included financial reports, school expenditures over $5,000, and committee reports from Academic Excellence, Governance, Facilities and Grounds, Board Development, Finance, Administrative Services, Outreach and Fundraising, and Evaluation and Support. The CEO/Principal's report for July was presented, along with charter renewal information and the COS Emergency Response & Preparedness Plan. Policy 917: Title I LEA and Parent/Family Engagement was discussed, along with third-party contracts and a personnel report. New business included the purchase of a school bassoon, audit proposals, and the approval of the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, Annual Report, Professional Development Plan, Assessment Letter, and Curriculum Framework Additions/Adjustments.

The meeting included a welcome to a new trustee, a public comment, financial reports, and a CEO/Principal's report. The board discussed school expenditures, committee reports, academic excellence, and policies. They also reviewed a personnel report, new business items such as the academic calendar and executive coaching proposal, and a discussion on safety and security.

The meeting included discussion and approval of financial reports, check register, refinancing building mortgage and construction loans, budget for 2021-2022, ESSER 2 Grant Summary, and acknowledgement of Capital Blue donation of $500. Also discussed were school expenditures over $5,000, committee reports, the CEO/Principal's report, an update on the Charter Renewal Process, delayed Spring PSSA dates, and an updated 2021-22 calendar. The board also considered a modification of the return to campus plan and an updated COS Health & Safety Plan.

The meeting included an audit presentation for the 2023-24 fiscal year, a review of financial reports and the check register, and a discussion regarding school expenditures exceeding $5,000. Committee reports were presented, along with a report from the CEO/Principal. The board addressed personnel matters, including recommendations for hires, resignations, and terminations, as well as stipends. New business included the approval of the 2024-2025 annual staff/community survey and a second reading of the SY 2025-2026 academic calendar. The nomination of Lindsay Brooks to the Board of Trustees was also discussed.