Michael Ashmore

The board approved a new member, the Treasurer's Report including financial updates and a blanket purchase order for web hosting, and a series of resolutions covering school policies, staff contracts, and stipends. Additionally, the meeting included discussions on conflict of interest forms, mandatory training, a review of the school report card, recruitment strategies for volunteers, the hiring of maintenance services, and the acceptance of a board member's resignation.

The agenda for the meeting included a Finance Committee report, a Treasurer's report, and a Superintendent's report. Key topics for discussion involved current enrollment data, suspension and expulsion records, residency verification, Title I Survey results, Needs Assessment results, student STAR data, Third Grade Reading OST results, and a second-quarter update. Furthermore, the board addressed the approval of blanket purchase orders for SERS and STRS, and included an Ohio Department of Education representative presentation.

This document outlines A+ Children's Academy's plan for utilizing Student Wellness and Success Funds. The plan focuses on providing comprehensive mental health, physical healthcare, and specialized services, including psychological, occupational, and physical therapies, particularly for students with disabilities. It involves partnerships with the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) for counseling and social-emotional learning, and Mindscapes for therapeutic services. The anticipated outcomes include improving students' overall social and emotional health, addressing post-pandemic concerns, and achieving a 5-10% annual reduction in disruptive behavior, directly benefiting 100 students during the 2024-2025 school year.

The board discussed several financial matters including the monthly foundation payments, student enrollment, and the FY2020 budget and forecast, with a specific focus on adjusting the projected Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) numbers. The Superintendent provided an enrollment update and discussed upcoming reading workshops, the arts coordinator contract, and a speech pathologist agreement. The board reviewed and approved various policies covering topics such as confidentiality, truancy, and anti-harassment, and authorized several employment contracts. Additionally, the ODE representative provided guidance on facility lease reviews, safety protocols, and the importance of reviewing school report cards, while the board also addressed ongoing needs for additional members and service recognition.

The board entered into an executive session to discuss a public employee contract and legal matters. A report was received from an Ohio Department of Education representative regarding on-site visits and training statuses. The finance and treasurer reports highlighted stable fiscal conditions, increased state facilities funding, and the status of FY2021 audits. The superintendent discussed enrollment figures for the upcoming school year, updated residency verification and handbook policies, and presented a mask policy that makes wearing masks an individual choice. Extensive consent agenda items were approved, including various staff stipends, new hire contracts, health and safety policies, and financial purchase orders for auditing and insurance services.