Monarch River Academy

Opening Items

Record Attendance

Directors Present In-Person: Dr. Sam Nofziger, Dr. Craig Wheaton, & Elizabeth Wagner

Call the Meeting to Order

Dr. Sam Nofziger called the meeting of the Board of Directors of Monarch River Academy to order on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:39 PM.

Flag Salute

Dr. Nofziger led the Flag Salute.

Discussion & Potential Action on the Approval of the Agenda

Dr. Craig Wheaton  made a motion to approve the agenda without item V.C. Employee Handbook.

Public Comment

No Public Comments were made.

Discussion & Potential Action to Approve the September 26, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

Elizabeth Wagner made a motion to approve the September 26, 2023 Board Meeting minutes.

Closed Session

STUDENT PRIVACY ACT: Petition for Early Graduation (Student: 11383)

Dr. Craig Wheaton made a motion to enter into Closed Session at 6:42 pm.

Report Out of Any Action Taken in Closed Session

Dr. Sam Nofziger reported the Board took action to approve the student's petition to graduate early.

Finance

Discussion & Potential Action on the July-October 2023 Financial Report

Christopher Williams from Absolute Charter Group presented the school's current financial report. His presentation included information about the financial climate and information to be aware of in anticipation of state funding.

Discussion & Potential Action on the First Interim Report

Discussion & Potential Action on the Fiscal Policies & Procedures

Board Policy No. 1300

Discussion & Potential Action on the Superintendent Divvy Expenses

Academic Excellence

Discussion & Potential Discussion of the Winter Superintendent Report

Steph Johnson provided a school update including: Enrollment goals, projections, and plan for the remainder of the year; Expanded office space impacting Special Education Services; Administrative Professional Development - Charter School Development Center Conference in November; New Mission & Vision Statement.

Presentation & Potential Discussion on the Annual Submission of the Local Indicators

Informational

Steph Johnson shared the school's Local Indicators were submitted on time.

Operations

Discussion & Potential Action on the 2022-2023 Audit Report

Discussion & Potential Action on the Updated Comprehensive Safety Plan

Discussion & Potential Action on the Updated Employee Handbook (Daily/Hourly Rate Changes)

This item was tabled during the agenda approval process at the beginning of the meeting.

Governance

Presentation & Discussion of the Board Metrics Report - December 2023

Maria Thoeni presented the school's December Board Metrics Report.

Discussion & Potential Action on the 2023-2024 Board Meeting Calendar

Closing Items

Board of Director Comments & Request

Confirm quorum for January's meeting.

Announcement of the Next Scheduled Board Meeting

Regular: January 2024

Adjourn Meeting

Elizabeth Wagner made a motion to adjourn the Board Meeting at 8:01 PM.

Meeting Notes

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