Elizabeth Bowman

The meeting included the approval of the October 8th, 2025, meeting minutes. Key discussions involved the Charter School Goals Amendment, which was subsequently approved by the board. The Academic Committee reported on enrollment, noting a successful October Count Day of 770 students, exceeding the projection, and provided an update on student services strategies. The Finance Committee presented the FY25 Audit, which received an unmodified ("clean") opinion with no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses noted. Financial updates indicated a strong forecasted positive net income of approximately $1.26 million, largely driven by higher-than-budgeted enrollment and the receipt of anticipated grants. The Board subsequently approved the FY25 audit. The Board then moved into a closed session to discuss negotiation strategy for an employment contract.

The meeting included discussions and updates on the 20-year charter renewal process and Qualitative Site Review (QSR), strategic plan development, and enrollment numbers. The board approved the Board officer slate for the 2025-26 school year. There was also a review of the July/August financials, and the board entered a closed session to discuss real estate and facilities contracts, as well as personnel matters, including the School Leader Evaluation and authorization of the executive director's salary.

The board meeting included discussions on the director's report, highlighting a successful school year with over 1,300 students served, achievements in medical interpreter certification, improved early childhood attendance, digital integration, student services, outreach and registration, finance, and accreditation milestones. A revised board meeting schedule for the next school year was presented. The academic committee discussed the school leader evaluation process. The finance committee covered the FY26 budget approval, external uncertainties impacting the budget, and conflict of interest contracts. The board also entered a closed session to discuss real estate and facilities contracts.

The meeting included discussions and presentations on the 20-year charter renewal process and the Qualitative Site Review (QSR), strategic plan development, and enrollment updates. The board also discussed and approved the board officer slate for the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, there was a review of the July/August financials, and the board entered a closed session to discuss real estate and facilities contracts, as well as personnel matters including the School Leader Evaluation and executive director's salary.

The meeting included discussions and reports from various committees, including the Director's report highlighting the school's achievements, such as student success and community partnerships. The Development Committee presented a revised meeting schedule for the next school year. The Academic Committee discussed the School Leader Evaluation process, and the Finance Committee addressed the FY26 budget approval, conflict of interest contracts, and external uncertainties impacting the budget. The board also entered a closed session to discuss real estate and facilities contracts.