Phoebe Bassue

The agenda for the meeting includes a review of the financial and budget report, alongside a consent agenda covering the warrant list, financial report, and staffing report. Key action items involve the approval of the Alternative Methods of Instruction Plan for the upcoming academic year and the revised school calendar. The board will receive reports from the Executive Director and various committees, including Education, Audit/Finance, and Governance. Additionally, the board will acknowledge the Revocation Policy and Closure Plan and convene in an executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal issues.

The meetings covered a range of operational and strategic topics including software platform transitions for school applications, the establishment of standardized lottery timelines and offer dates, and marketing initiatives such as canvassing events and the City School Fair. Discussions also addressed data accuracy for school applications, procedures for waitlist management and student transfers, the appointment of virtual ambassadors, and the coordination of community outreach events and partnerships.

This Schoolwide Program Plan for the Academy for Integrated Arts outlines strategies to address school needs for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan focuses on providing supplemental instruction in core subjects (Math, Reading, English Language Arts, Science) across all grade levels, reducing class sizes, and implementing professional learning communities, positive behavior support, and response to intervention. Key objectives include ensuring all students meet Missouri Learning Standards, strengthening academic programs through high-leverage practices, increasing learning time, and supporting at-risk students with targeted interventions. Additionally, the plan addresses improving non-academic skills, preparing students for postsecondary education, implementing tiered behavior models, providing professional development, and recruiting effective teachers, all while coordinating with various federal, state, and local programs and utilizing schoolwide pool funding.

The meeting included a financial update and review covering forecast vs. budget, grant/donation activity, bank statement reconciliation, cash disbursements, outstanding invoices, and ADA WADA data. The committee recommended board approval for EdOps and Trust(ED) contracts. The latest draft of Budget 2026 was reviewed, with discussion on the school's strong financial position and its ability to seize innovative opportunities, specifically regarding Grants/Donations and Student Direct line items. The committee also reviewed the recommendation to approve the Trust(ED) Solutions Enrollment Marketing Service Contract to address enrollment numbers.

The meeting included a financial update and review covering forecasts, grant/donation activity, bank statement reconciliation, cash disbursements, outstanding invoices, and ADA WADA data. A CD at OakStar was discussed, with plans to renew it for 6 months at 4.5%. Discussions were held regarding the 2026 budget, focusing on enrollment and state revenue expectations. Audit RFP's from Marsh and Co and KPM were requested for review at the March Finance Committee meeting.