Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)

Key discussions during the meeting included updates from the President's Report regarding collecting bids for facilities improvements, active marketing campaigns for enrollment, and the upcoming Apex Fun Run Fundraiser. A representative from Bennett & Porter presented information concerning a 401k company change. Under regular business, the board unanimously approved the Two Track Graduation Path. Two other significant agenda items concerning decreasing and increasing the grades served at Desert Heights Preparatory Academy and Desert Heights Charter School, respectively, were tabled due to an insufficient number of board members present for a quorum on those matters.

The regular board meeting agenda included a segment for public comment on matters of board governance. The President's Report was scheduled to cover operation updates, FY25-26 enrollment, review of recent financial reports, facilities updates, next year planning, and campus safety measures; presenters were expected to provide information regarding 401k plans and attendance updates. Regular business items involved discussion, consideration, and/or approval for implementing a Two-Track Graduation Path, decreasing the grades served at Desert Heights Preparatory Academy, and increasing the grades served at Desert Heights Charter School.

The primary discussion item during the regular business session was the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit. Following the discussion, the Board approved the FY25 Financial Audit. The meeting concluded with an adjournment, as there was no further business presented for consideration.

The agenda for this regular meeting included a period for Public Comment regarding matters of board governance. Key discussion items under the President's Report covered operation updates, FY25-26 enrollment figures, a review of the most recent financial reports, facilities updates, and planned campus safety measures. Regular business included discussion, consideration, and/or approval of the FY25 Financial Audit and discussion, consideration, and/or approval of results from a meeting with Bennett + Porter concerning the evaluation of the current 401k plan.

The meeting began with a call to order. Following the public comment period where no members of the public were present, discussions focused on the President's Report, which noted that the Annual Investor Call is approaching, the school currently holds an "A" rating, and the student attendance average is 94%. The board is also working on a marketing campaign for Open Enrollment. Under regular business, the board unanimously approved the Revised Scope & Sequence for the Gifted Program.