D. BOARD/STAFF DISCUSSION

Reports:

1. Executive Director Todd stated that enrollment is currently at 387 students and that he is still receiving inquiries about the school. Each family that is interested receives a call from Beau or Katie.

The Frontier Day at the Zoo was a success and administrators had to scramble to accommodate all the requests to attend. The next Frontier Day will be at Happy Valley park and will be combined with a staff meeting.

Katie added that the National Honor Society students have prepared a scavenger hunt for the students that come to the park.

Todd informed the Board Members that the graduation ceremony will be on Friday, June 9th at the State Fairgrounds and that they are invited to attend the lunch at 11:30 a m and graduation at 1:00 p m There are 30 students graduating including early graduates and a couple of fifth year students

2 Financial/Business

Melissa referenced her written report which showed a decrease in the bank account balances This decrease was expected and aligned with the reduced student enrollment

Melissa reminded the Board Members of the purchasing authority that they gave last May (2022) allowing the FCA Administrative Staff and Managers to engage in purchases necessary to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the school without specific Board approval for amounts up to $30,000.

The FCA website has been updated to contain grant information as well as audits and budget documents.

Melissa informed the Board Members that the 22/23 spending is within Board approved limits overall. However, the special fund has exceeded appropriations. Since the FCA auditor’s report the school’s financial information by combining all funds, there is no procedural need to have the Board approve an increase in appropriations for special fund 200 unless they opt to do so.

Director Wolfer requested and was given clarification about the spending limit

Director Winning stated that it was good to post the grant, audit, and budget documents on the website