Michael Ashmore

The special board meeting addressed the approval of the Service Agreement with psi Affiliates, Inc., including a review of the Change Form specifying requested changes. Additionally, the board discussed the mask mandate and its potential changes following the announcement that Columbus Public Schools would be lifting their mandate. It was noted that Board approval for mask mandate changes was not necessary, as the school follows the approved remote learning plan and CDC guidelines, allowing for the option to make mask-wearing optional.

The Governing Board meeting covered various topics including the Finance Committee Report, Treasurer's Report, and Superintendent's Report. The Finance Committee discussed the Treasurer's financial report, the Five-Year Forecast, and the budget. The Treasurer reported on student population and foundation payments. The Superintendent discussed current enrollment, suspensions, residency verification, the All Star Breakfast Challenge, rebranding efforts, testing and monitoring plans, and plans for the second quarter. The board also discussed the Annual Report, the School Comprehensive Plan, dispute resolution process, and health and safety policies. The meeting also included a presentation from an ODE representative and discussions about reopening the school.

The meeting addressed several key areas including the Treasurer's Report, which covered monthly financial status, CCIP funds, federal stimulus, and FY2020 and FY2021 revenue and expenditures. The Superintendent's Report included discussions on the State of Emergency Attendance, Truancy, and Automatic Withdrawal Policy, the Capit Learning grant, AmeriCorp tutors, conflict of interest forms, medical insurance, and the education plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also discussed the creation of a Finance Committee and received a presentation from the ODE representative on the Broadband Grant and Community School Governance Training.

The Governing Board meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. An ACCEL Schools presentation was given to the Board followed by an executive session for personnel and contracts. The Treasurer's Report was accepted, and the Superintendent's Report included updates on enrollment, suspensions, expulsions, residency verification, and third-grade reading results. The board discussed and approved a consent agenda that covered resignations, hirings, stipends, contracts, fund transfers, and relationships with external organizations. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) representative provided updates on the Education Survey, the After School Enrichment Savings Program, and the Special Education File Review. The board also voted to give authority to the Board President and Interim Director to enter into a contract with ACCEL Schools.

The agenda included discussion of the school dress code, the 2020-2021 Ohio Special Education Profile, the COMDOC invoice and contract, summer professional development for teachers, the Boxlight Panel Quote, the purchase of new flooring, the contract for Keisha Nations, the Teacher Mentor Agreement, new hires, the Arlene's Cuisine contract for the 2021-2022 school year, the Fiscal Officer Consultant Contract, the modification of our community school contract, and the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The board also addressed the stipend for teachers attending professional development, the purchase of Boxlight interactive panels and luxury vinyl tile flooring, and several purchase orders and fund transfers.