The Ranches Academy
School Board Meeting Minutes
Date
5/19/25
Attendees
Stephanie Colson, Josh Marsh, Michelle Bennett, Carina Moss, Amy Harrison, Preston Griffin
Guests
Claire Anderson
Start time
6:30 PM
End time
8:51 PM
Location
The Ranches Academy
Agenda Topic
Discussion
Motions/Actions
Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes
The Board approved minutes from 4/21/2025.
MOTION: A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Preston Griffin to approve the previous meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Preston Griffin
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Board Position Interview - Claire Anderson
The Board interviewed Claire Anderson.
Review Budget
Haydn discussed the current budget and expenses.
ACTION:
The Board will vote to move PTIF Investment in August Meeting
Report on current SLT Plan and Budget
The Director explained and reported on the current SLT Plan and Budget.
Goal: 72%
Final data: 79%
Review and vote on final 2024-25 Budget
Haydn reviewed the 2024-25 budget and there were no concerns from the board on the final budget.
MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve the final 2024-25 budget. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Preston Griffin
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Review and vote on proposed 2025-26 Annual budget
Haydn reviewed the proposed 2025-26 budget and there were no concerns from the board on the proposed 2025-26 Annual budget.
MOTION: A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Carina Moss to approve the proposed 2025-26 Annual budget. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Preston Griffin
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
ACTION:
The Board to review, report, and vote on the Sonatix in June Meeting.
Perform and Discuss Board Self-Assessment
ACTION:
The Board will complete the Self-Assessment and discuss it in the June Meeting.
Discuss and vote on mental health screeners for the 2025-26 school year
The Director updated The Board about the screeners that happened this year and The Board voted on doing it again the next school year.
MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve mental health screeners for the 2025-26 school year. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Preston Griffin
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Review Salary Schedule, 401k, and Benefits
ACTION:
The Board will follow up on the next meeting.
Update on School Expansion
The Board chose a Contractor in the previous Board Meeting.
Bidding process for Sub-Contractor is in progress.
RoundTable to provide updates within the next month.
ACTION:
Keep on Agenda for monthly updates.
Director Evaluation/Compensation
School Safety Update
The Director reported on the School Safety plan. Funds have been allocated in the budget for next year and upgrades to systems will be a multi-year process.
Training and safety drills
drills once a month
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 Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Preston Griffin
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Possible Action from Closed session
MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Amy Harrison to appoint Claire Anderson to the board. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Preston Griffin
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Possible Action from Closed session
MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve the 3% increase of Director's salary.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Preston Griffin
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
New Business
Next Meeting: 6/16/25 at 6:30 PM at the Ranches Academy
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 8:51 PM
A motion by Carina Moss and a second by Amy Harrison to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Preston Griffin
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.