The Ranches Academy
School Board Meeting Minutes
Date
5/20/24
Attendees
Stephanie Colson, Haydn Stender, Josh Marsh, Michelle Bennett, Preston Griffin, Rachel Dabel, David Robins, Carina Moss
Guests
Amy Harrison
Start time
6:35 PM
End time
09:57 PM
Location
The Ranches Academy
Agenda Topic
Discussion
Motions/Actions
Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes
The Board approved the Agenda for 5/20/2024 and the minutes from 4/8/2024.
MOTION: A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Preston Griffin to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Preston Griffin
Rachel Dabel
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Public Comment
None
Review Budget
Haydn Stender reviewed the budget with The Board.
Review and Approve Current and Upcoming Fiscal Year Budgets
Hyden reviewed the 2024 budget and there were no concerns from the board on the current budget.
The board also reviewed the budget for the next fiscal year.
MOTION: A motion by Josh Marsh and a second by David Robins to approve the current 2023-2024 and the upcoming 2024-2025 budget. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Preston Griffin
Rachel Dabel
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Review Financial Policy
Hayden explained the changes to the amount that requires bids and board vote for the school policy is $1000 but the state is $5000. Stephanie will propose a new policy for The Board to vote on during the next board meeting.
ACTION: Preston will add an agenda item for our next board meeting to approve the new Financial Policy.
Board Member Interview - Amy Harrison
The Board interviewed Amy Harrison.
Report on the USCSB Training about Amending Charters - Josh Marsh
Josh attended the USCSB training. The state has resources to assist us if ever The Board decides to amend the charter. Josh recommended that we attend some of these training sessions and many of them can be attended via zoom.
Review SLT Training
The Board watched the SLT training video online. There were no questions about the training.
Report on Current SLT Plan and Budget
The Director reported on the current SLT Plan and budget.
Perform and Discuss Board Self-Assessment
The Board reviewed the responses given by individual members and compared the results to the responses from the previous years. There were no concerns that needed to be addressed.
Review and Discuss Annual Mental Health Screening Decision
The Director updated The Board about the screeners that happened this year and The Board voted on doing it again the next school year.
ACTION: Preston will add this item for a vote to the next meeting which will be an electronic meeting.
ACTION: Preston will add a item to vote and approve Senatix next contract.
Complete Annual Assurances for CSAF
The Annual CSAF Assurance is to be signed by the board chair. The document will be signed at the end of the meeting.
Vote on New Board Governance
The Board has appointed the following:
Chair - Josh Marsh
Secretary - David Robins
MOTION: A motion for Josh Marsh to be the Board President and David Robins as the Board Secretary and a second by Rachel Bennett. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Preston Griffin
Rachel Dabel
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Motion to Enter Into Closed Session for the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Property; Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation; the Character, Professional Competence, or the Physical or Mental Health of an Individual; or the Deployment of Security or Security Personnel, Devices, or Systems
MOTION: A motion to enter a closed session for the discussion of the character and/or professional competence of an individual by Michelle Bennett and a second by Josh Marsh. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Preston Griffin
Rachel Dabel
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Possible Actions from Closed Session
MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by David Robins to appoint Amy Harrison to the board. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Preston Griffin
Rachel Dabel
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
New Business
Next Meeting 6/17/24 at 6:30PM Zoom meeting
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 09:57 PM
MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennet to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Preston Griffin
Rachel Dabel
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kammi Pyles at 801-400-3932.