Philip Steffes

The meeting commenced with the establishment of quorum and reading of the mission statement. Key reports included the State Report discussing master schedule analysis and academic planning for the 26-27 school year, and the Principal Report detailing enrollment, staffing, and school activities. The Quarter 1 Financial Report was presented and subsequently approved, with subsequent discussion on long-range financial growth planning. New business involved the discussion and approval of the SCPA School Improvement Plan, focusing on improving stakeholder communications, with a suggestion for using yard signs for student attendance recognition. Additionally, three State Mandated policies were presented and adopted: the Cell Phones and Wireless Communication Devices Policy, the Protection of Students Accessing Internet Policy, and the Evaluation of Technology Costs Policy, with discussion centering on reporting and incorporation into the student code of conduct.

The meeting included updates on enrollment efforts, staffing, future school activities and community events, school data and current school grade. The June FY25 Year-End Financial Report was presented and approved. Revisions to the SCCEF By-Laws were presented and approved. Sito Narcisse was introduced and added to the SCCEF Board. Policy 6016, Restrictions on Sleeping Quarters During School Events, was adopted. The SCPA Beginning Teacher Support Program was presented and approved. The board went into a closed session for personnel matters. New hires for the 2025-26 school year were approved.

The meeting included updates from Matt Hayes on the successful first day of school and excitement for the new SCPA principal, Philip Steffes. Philip Steffes provided updates on enrollment, staffing, future school activities, and community events. Erin Joyce presented the SCCEF Year-End Grant Report. The board discussed and approved adding Angie Mullennix to the SCCEF Board and elected Cindy Decker as Board President.

The meeting included a state report, SCPA Spring Stakeholder Survey results, and a principal's report that covered engaging families, using data to improve student performance, enrollment efforts, staffing, preliminary EOG data, future school activities, and community events. The 3rd Quarter Financials were presented and approved. The 2025-26 Budget was discussed and approved pending an audit fee adjustment. The ratification of the 990 Signature and E-file, and the ratification of Audit Engagement were approved. The food service contract with K-12 by Elior Food Service for SCPA was approved. The SCPA AIG Plan was approved. The SCCEF 2025-26 Board Meeting Schedule was approved.

The meeting included updates on the progress of the school task force, current enrollment, the SCCEF 3rd Quarter Grant Report, current enrollment efforts, staffing, student data, college collaboration/partnerships, social media engagement, EOG preparation, present and future school activities and community events. The board discussed outdoor clubs, community events and the possibility of setting up a book drive in the future, options for expanding outreach to Hispanic families in the community. The board approved the ratification of the SCPA Summer Program Plan and the Revised Criminal Background Check Policy-Staff. The board treasurer requested the basis for the price increase for the audit and Attorney Martin identified areas of the Criminal Background Check Policy that should be revised.