March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Roll Call
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III. Adoption of Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Approval of Consent Agenda
Description:
Note: The purpose and rational for use of a "consent agenda" can be found by accessing the following link.
https://www.civicplus.com/blog/am/how-to-use-a-consent-agenda-to-save-time-and-refocus-discussion-on-critical-matters
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Charlotte presented on the February financials and BAR's.
Judith asked for clarification on the carry over BAR, how they instructional balances reconcile with the expenditures report. Charlotte clarified that the school wants to have a large positive on those line items, and that's why we're not just budgeting for the 12,000 negative amount. |
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IV.A. Budget Adjustment Requests
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IV.B. Monthly Financial Report, Check and Voucher Report
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IV.C. Approval of previous meeting's minutes
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V. Public Forum/Public Input
Discussion:
Lia Puccini, a 9th grade student, made a public statement.regarding her hope to have additional school provided bus transportation to games.
Currently the school policy is that students take care of their own transportation if an event is within a 60 mile radius. Lia decided to make her Civic Action Project toward this effort. Lia provided handouts and research toward the project. |
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VI. Reports
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VI.A. Executive Director
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VI.A.1. Student Report
Discussion:
No student report.
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VII. Committee Reports
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VII.A. Policy
Discussion:
The Policy committee has been Glenn, Trey, Margi, and Stephanie Schroeder (teacher rep).
The committee has reviewed the controversial issues policy, made recommendations, and solicited staff input. Judith asked what does a parent do if they object to a subject. Margi explained the process. |
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VII.B. Strategic Planning and Outcomes
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VII.C. Finance and Facilities
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VIII. School Mental Health Support
Description:
Discussion of trainings, support systems the school is implementing related to mental health support.
Discussion:
Trey and Margi presented on Long-term Mental Health Supports at the School
For Students: Advisory/School Climate Results Say Something campaign, additional 988 posters For Families/Community: Evening QPR trainings Phone/social media trainings/communications For Staff: QPR training Including all support staff, including coaches |
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IX. Consideration of EMHS GC Action Items for Approval
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IX.A. Approval of 2026-2027 Calendar
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IX.B. Update to Controversial Issues Policy and Grievance Policy.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Amy has no questions or comments. She thinks the controversial issues policy is awesome.
Janea had a question about if the Executive Director needed to be added to the decision making flow with the challenge form. Amy replied that this policy is worded well and already offers multiple layers of appeal. The board expressed an interest in improving the language for the grievance policy to have a grievance committee included in the first step. |
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X. Updates on Expansion
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XI. Parking Lot Items for Future GC Meetings
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XII. GC Board Member Comments
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XIII. Chair's Report/Comment
Discussion:
Glenn reported that he will have a compensation discussion in the coming months.
Glenn wanted to publicly thank the Foundation for all their work on expansion and financing. And thank the Governing Council members for their advocacy and questions. |
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XIV. Next Meeting Announcement
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XV. Adjournment
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