October 8, 2024

Called To Order: 5:04 PM Adjourned: 5:31 PM

Attendance by Members of the Board: P= Present, A=Absent, R=Remote Attendance

P Peggy Barnett, Treasurer

P Martin Carrillo, President

P Denice Chapman, Member

R Thomas Drexel, Vice President

P Terry Garza, Secretary

P Jessica Montierth, Member

Public Comment: No public comment

Motions:

To approve the August 8, 2024 Minutes as presented.

Moved by: Tom Drexel Seconded by: Peggy Barnett Outcome: Passed Unanimously

Aye Votes: Peggy Barnett, Martin Carrillo, Denice Chapman, Thomas Drexel, Terry Garza, Jessica Montierth

Nay Votes: None Abstention: Votes: None Absences: None

To approve the August 8, 2024 Executive Session Minutes as presented.

Moved by: Jessica Montierth Seconded by: Denice Chapman Outcome: Passed Unanimously

Aye Votes: Peggy Barnett, Martin Carrillo, Denice Chapman, Thomas Drexel, Terry Garza, Jessica Montierth

Nay Votes: None Abstention Votes: None Absences: None

To approve Jessica Montierth as the signatory on Intergovernmental Agreements which do not require funds from Presidio School.

Moved by: Tom Drexel Seconded by: Denice Chapman Outcome: Passed

Aye Votes: Peggy Barnett, Martin Carrillo, Denice Chapman, Thomas Drexel, Terry Garza

Nay Votes: None Abstention Votes: Jessica Montierth Absences: None

Discussion Items:

Presidio School 2025 Risk Assessment

This was discussed in the August 2024 Board Meeting and there was no additional information or questions concerning the previously shared information.

Prepared by: Terry S. Garza , Terry S. Garza

Director of Finance & Human Resources Report:

Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison for June 2024-postponed

Income and Expenses by Month – July 2023 through June 30, 2024-postponed 

Prepared by: Denice Chapman , Denice Chapman

Director of Education and Student Support Services Report:

ASBCS Amendment submission updates

Presidio received confirmation the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools approved both the Mission Statement and Program of Instruction amendments.  Presidio now needs to update the website, Student Handbook, ADE School Report Card, Policies and Procedures, and Course Catalog.  Presidio will present a draft of the Student Handbook and Course Catalog at a subsequent Board Meeting for review and approval.

Employee Update

Presidio’s Director of Aftercare resigned due to scheduling conflicts with her college schedule.  The position has been posted, interviews are being conducted, and a Director’s Designee is ensuring DHS & DES compliance and student services continue.

Presidio’s Social Media and Student Information Manager, Erin Foudy, resigned prior to the start of the school year, but has deferred her last day of work to meet the needs of Presidio School. Erin is actively involved in the hiring and training of her replacement.  Interviews are being conducted. Presidio has also changed the position title and job description and position title to Social Media and Public Relations Manager. Although the position title and job description have changed slightly, the Social Media and Public Relations person will still report to the Director of Finance and Human Resources Director.

State Complaint

ADE received a complaint in relation to the Presidio Board of Director’s most recent decision to uphold the retention of a student.  Presidio’s Director of Education and Student SupportServices has been working with the investigator and Presidio’s team to provide all relevant information requested.  The investigator will present the final draft of her findings on/before October 4, 2024.

Prepared by: Jessica Montierth , Jessica Montierth

Next Board Meeting: October 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM, Dreamcatcher Library