Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2024
1160 N. 645 West, Washington, Utah
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4dchFxN
Agenda Item
Presenter
Action taken
Time
Board Meeting Call to Order
Chair Adams
Board Members in Attendance: Jamee Adams (Chair) |RaLynne Parry (Secretary)| Marisa Granado | Elizabeth Chesley | Chris Christensen | Shelby Bridges (via Zoom) joins at 6:40pm
Others in Attendance: Brian Clyne, Jess Smith, Heather King, Mariah Heaton, Nate Adams, Dennis Sinnesterra
Reading of School Vision and Mission Statement by Marisa Granado
6:18PM
Approve Minutes from Previous Meetings
Chair Adams
Motion: Elizabeth Chesley motions to approve the Minutes from September 12, 2024.
Chris Christensen seconds.
Ayes: Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, Jamee Adams, Chris Christensen, RaLynne Parry
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed
Public Comment
Chair Adams
*Please note that the Board will not take action on any items introduced during
his portion of the meeting according to Utah Code 52-4-202(6)(b)
No public comment
*Adjournment set for 7:30pm
Administrative Report
Director Brian Clyne
PBL Celebration of Learning - The History of Utah
Hosted Southern Utah Charters principals for meeting and luncheon on October 1st .
Bake Sale Success
Innovation Grant submission - $50,000 grant for technology, AI, Nature Trail, etc. (Listen to recording for other details)
Program
'Spill the Beans' chat held on Oct. 8th .
Oct. 11th - PBL Celebration of Learning 9am-12.
Board Chair Note: Board members, you are invited to wear your MVM shirts
Upcoming
Oct. 30th - Trunk or Treat 4-6:00 pm (Wednesday)
Oct. 31st - *Early Dismissal/Teacher Training (Thursday)
Mariah Heaton has been promoted to Assistant Director and will continue as SPED Director as well.
Heather King has been promoted to Office Administrator and will continue as Registrar.
Request for adjustment to School Calendar - change Oct. 30 to half a day? The Board cannot make this change due to it not being officially on the Agenda as an Action Item.
Financial Training & Report
Nate Adams
Oct 1 enrollment count is 210
Financial Summary as of September 30, 2024
Financial Budget Detail Report as of September 30, 2024
Financial Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024
Any upcoming State Reports Due that the Board needs to be aware of? Audit is due at the end of this month, TSSA is in process,
Committee Reports
Policy Committee - Jamee Adams, Chair
Administration will drive any policy changes incrementally over time and the Board will review and approve/disapprove.
Finance & Audit Committee - Chris Christensen, Chair
Goal of the committee is to be conversant about all the budget details. They are currently training and learning. They will bring anything necessary to the attention of the Board.
Curriculum Committee - Courtney Carter, Chair
Nothing to report
Marketing & Outreach Committee - Jessica Aikens, Chair
Chair Jessica Aikens has stepped down as Chair of this committee. Discussion of who will be the next Chair. There must be some clear demarcation between PTVO, Administrative and Board Marketing and funding. There should always be consistency in image and message presented between any organization marketing for the school.
LAND Trust Committee - Brian Clyne, Chair
Nothing to report at this time
Board Development - Jamee Adams, Chair
Training and development of Board roles
Discussion / Action Items
Chair Adams
Motion: Jamee Adams motions to accept Jess Smith as a new member of the Board of Directors. Elizabeth Chesley seconds.
Ayes: Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, Jamee Adams, Chris Christensen, RaLynne Parry
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed
Jessica Aikens has asked to be removed from the Board. She will no longer be serving in this capacity and the Board thanks her for her contributions.
Jamee Adams would like to defer for a month or more before interviewing for any new Board members.
Cincinnati Insurance Companies - ownership of this account needs to be transitioned from Mariah Phares to whoever will be running that - Chris Christensen will investigate and inform Jamee Adams of any changes needed.
Upcoming Trainings
Zoom | Meeting ID: 874 6270 1010 | Passcode: 592092
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87462701010?pwd=6Agh0pz2osw6CDODDaeobtgcU0DX46.1
Oct 14
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Charter School Success: The Board's Role in Marketing and Enrollment
Schola & Addison Farmer
Nov 18
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Financial Essentials for Charter School Board Members
Spencer Adams
Dec 9
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Succession Planning: Preparing for School Leadership Transitions
Mollie Mitchell
Adjournment
Chair Adams
Motion: Chris Christensen motions to adjourn the meeting.
Elizabeth Chesley seconds.
Ayes: Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, Jamee Adams, RaLynne Parry, Jess Smith, Chris Christensen
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed.
The meeting is adjourned.
7:47PM
Next Meeting
November 14, 2024
6:00pm
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