Kristin Hadden

The board discussed financial updates, noting a strong budget and increasing enrollment. Key actions included the approval of revised bylaws, updated fiscal policies and procedures, and the 2025/26 salary schedules.

The board discussed student data trends, comparing performance between students with longer tenures and those new to the academy, and explored the definition of a SOAR student. Additionally, the directors reviewed necessary organizational changes for the upcoming year in light of budget constraints, received a financial update, and approved the Request for Proposal bid process for a Food Service Management Company.

The board meeting included a closed session regarding an expulsion hearing, which was subsequently dropped. Updates were provided by the directors, including an invitation to a school play and a presentation on performance data, trends, and improvement strategies. Additionally, the board approved the Soar Immigration Enforcement Response Policy and discussed the potential introduction of a new parent board member.

The board discussed updates regarding Proposition 39 and the school food program. Action items included the approval of a policy on referral protocols for addressing pupil behavioral health concerns, with an amendment to include guardians in the policy language. Other scheduled action items, specifically the 2025 SARCA approval, were tabled due to identified data errors.

The board approved the appointment of a new board member for a three-year term. Key financial and compliance actions included the approval of the 2024/25 audit and the approval of the 2025/26 first interim budget report.