Lindsey Vance

The meeting agenda included a welcome and call to order, followed by the Executive Director's Update and the Academic Team's Mid-Year Update. New business involved the consideration of adopting the ASPIRE framework. The agenda also allocated time for public comment and a close session, concluding with adjournment.

The meeting included the Executive Director's Update, which covered the implications of the 10-year charter review, noting a mock QSR scheduled for September and the official PCSB QSR between September 29 and October 10, 2025. The update also addressed the initial meeting with Union representatives regarding reporting, current enrollment figures exceeding targets, and a review of Key Financial Indicators. New business featured a discussion on the 'Board on Track' platform, with a request for board members to identify areas for development, and tabled discussions regarding board succession planning. Furthermore, a discussion was held concerning a conflict related to a contract with Hannah Richardson due to her past role as a founding member of NCMPS, necessitating an additional meeting to discuss this contract and succession. New business also included a discussion of the Governance Committee's proposed new Board Leadership elections and a discussion regarding a contract with Montessori Makers.

The meeting included an Executive Director's update focusing on external pressures such as the federal government shutdown and its impact on families, as well as budget uncertainty for FY27. Enrollment reached a high of 383 students, though personnel expenses exceeded the budget due to strategic hiring. Key academic discussions involved the SY26 Academic Plan, emphasizing daily Montessori instruction, tiered interventions (Orton Gillingham, IXL), and addressing chronic absenteeism, which affects 46% of students. New business involved a decision to revisit a contract with Board on Track later, the election of Allison Jones as the new Board Chair, and the approval of a contract with Montessori Makers. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss union matters.

The meeting began with a call to order. The Executive Director provided an update covering several areas: financials, noting a successful Giving Tuesday fundraiser that exceeded its goal; academic progress, including updates on i-Ready progress monitoring, upper elementary homework packets, MOMIE tutoring, and the launch of a Typing Program for second grade and above. The ED also reported on staff appraisal completion goals, Special Education compliance focus, and milestones for the Public Charter School Board (PCSB) 10-Year Review, including upcoming key dates like a PCSB visit and a Public Hearing. Governance items included committee reviews and the upcoming launch of the Principal Search. New business involved a review of current committees. The board then moved into a closed session to discuss collective bargaining contract negotiations before reconvening and concluding the meeting.

The meeting included new business items which focused on the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. A detailed discussion was held regarding the scope of work for a senior advisor, covering the passing on of collective knowledge, role in collective bargaining, leading the 10-year anniversary event planning (including fundraising), coaching on communications, and preparing the charter review team. The board ultimately voted to approve the FY26 Recommendation and proceeded to discuss the senior advisor scope of work before entering and exiting a closed session.