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3. Principal Update

Beau updated the Board Members on the evaluation process for the license staff stating that as part of the evaluation, teachers are required to do a self-evaluation and attend meetings with supervisors.

Beau also said that the second ever prom for FCA was held on May 20 with just under 40 students in attendance. The parents had the option to wait for their student at Pioneer. The National Honor Society students were heavily involved in the setup of the venue.

III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

None

All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and will be approved/enacted by the Board in one motion in the form listed below. Unless specifically requested by a Board member for further discussion or removed from the agenda, there will be no discussion of these items prior to the Board voting on them The Executive Director recommends approval of all consent agenda items

IV. SCHEDULED FOR ACTION

A. Personnel

None

B. Business

Action Item 2023.05.22 - 01: Extend Board Member Term

Information: Michael Winning’s term is set to expire June 2023 This motion would extend his term until 6/30/2026

Motion: Director Wolfer moved and Director Englehart seconded that the Frontier Charter Academy Board of Directors approves a three year extension of Director Winning’s term until June 30, 2026. Motion carried 3-0Director Gallagher absent.

Action Item 2023.05.22 - 02: 23/24 School Board Meeting Dates

Information: Proposed regular meeting dates: 08/14/2023, 11/27/2023, 02/26/2024, and 05/20/2024

Motion: Director Wolfer moved and Director Englehart seconded that the Frontier Charter Academy Board of Directors approves the 23/24 School Board Meeting dates as proposed. Motion carried 3-0 - Director Gallagher absent.

C. Instruction and Curriculum

Action Item 2023.05.22 - 03: Student Handbook

Information: The administrative team proposes changes to the valedictorian and salutatorian requirements, updates to staffing assignments, and staff contacts Beau clarified that criteria should be in the student handbook listing clear categories and thresholds The proposed wording is reasonable and realistic and is based off of another school’s criteria, GPA, and on-track to graduate information

Motion: Director Winning moved and Director Wolfer seconded that the Frontier Charter Academy Board of Directors approve the proposed changes to the 23/24 FCA Student Handbook as presented Motion carried 3-0Director Gallagher was absent

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V. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR INFORMATION

1. Notable Gervais policy winter updates that applied to FCA for review

Melissa briefly reviewed the policies listed which were recently updated or adopted by the Gervais School Board. Todd also mentioned that FCA was in compliance with the policy updates on academic achievement, graduation requirements and health curriculum.

EH: Records and Data Management - updates to law and how public record requests are retained GCPA: Reduction or recall of licensed staff - employers can consider cultural or linguistic expertise and seniority and may consider merit and competence when reducing or recalling staff due to lack of funds.

IGAC: Religion and Schools - teachers can be permitted to teach religious topics and beliefs but cannot promote or inhibit. Students and staff may be excused from participation without penalty

IK: Academic Achievement and IKF: Graduation Requirements - World language definition expanded

IGAI: Human Sexuality, AIDS/HIV - requires health curriculum to include information on menstrual health

Director Winning recognized these revisions as recent updates from the Oregon legislature

2 Executive Director Evaluation review

Melissa asked the Board Members to review the Executive Director’s evaluation and submit comments to her for inclusion in this document which will be approved in August.

VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None scheduled

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Director Wolfer asked if the Board Members need to make a motion regarding the procurement threshold. All those present were willing to adhere to the previously adopted procedure.

Director Englehart moved and Director Wolfer seconded that the Frontier Charter Academy Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Motion carried 3-0 - Director Gallagher was absent.