LeAn Sanders

The board reviewed conflict of interest policies, received a financial update for the month of October, and reviewed the Activity Fund revenue and expenses. Additionally, the leadership team presented updates on current enrollment numbers, staffing requirements for the school year, and their focus for the academic term. The board also formally approved the school calendar for the upcoming academic year.

The board reviewed a report regarding student enrollment and academic outcomes, heard a treasurer's update, and discussed activity fund reports involving prom and Fun Run expenses. The board addressed corrections to Title II fund calculations and strategies for addressing teacher compensation amidst potential tax legislation. Additionally, the board reviewed survey results to improve family communication, approved a consent docket for purchase orders and invoices, and adopted the initial FY 19 budget. An executive session was conducted to consult with legal counsel regarding management contracts and pending litigation, with no further action taken.

The board received updates on state leadership changes, legislative rules, financial reviews, activity fund reports, and school security funds. Discussions covered student enrollment, staffing, parent engagement initiatives, and revisions to medical event processes. The board approved a consent docket covering purchase orders, K12 invoices, communication tools, policy updates regarding discrimination, and enrollment capacities. Additionally, the board acknowledged reports on dropouts and college remediation, approved the school calendar for 2026-2027, adopted a new policy for McKinney Vento grievances, and voted to cancel the upcoming December meeting.

The board discussed and approved several policy changes, including updates to the Application/Enrollment/Lottery Policy, Admission policies including Open Transfer, and the implementation of a new Open Transfer policy. Additionally, the board approved changes to the Electronic Signatures policy, revised the organization's By-Laws, adopted an Education Service Provider Evaluation policy, reviewed and approved a new Board Member Application and Questionnaire, and authorized an increase to the Tutor Doctor contract.

The board received updates from the Treasurer regarding financial statements and from the Head of School concerning enrollment goals, staffing, and student activities, including the robotics team. The board approved a consent docket involving purchase orders, change orders, invoices, student and staff handbooks, communication tools, tutoring contracts, insurance invoices, and fundraising agreements. Additionally, the board approved an 18-month lease extension with Douglas Development, reappointed members to the Local Gifted Advisory Committee, acknowledged key administrative and operational positions, and reviewed board training requirements and the future meeting schedule. Furthermore, the board approved updates to several board policies, including those related to grade placement for homeschool students, attendance, the Strong Readers Act, and meeting access and recording. Finally, the board received and discussed the Annual Performance Framework Report from the Statewide Charter School Board.