Welcome and Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order by the Chair at 7:01pm.

Mission: The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teachers and the community to collaborate to develop strong critical thinking, interpersonal and academic skills in our students, which will prepare them for real-world success.

Core Values: Responsibility, Respect, Cooperation, Sustainability, Creativity, Kindness

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Please do not use specific student, teacher or administrator names in your comments as our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately. Email Executive Director, Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh at Katherine.kelbaugh@themuseumschool.org for Zoom access to the meeting.

Public comment (no longer than one page) should be submitted via email to Katherine.kelbaugh@themuseumschool.org. Your comments must be received by 10:00 am on the day of the meeting. Only those emails received during the allotted time will be read aloud and broadcast. Emails received outside of the allotted time will be included in the Public Comments record for the next meeting.

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes

Approve previous meeting minutes.

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Principal's Report

Principal Hope Black provided a report to board members present, including end of school activities, hiring updates, and the 2025-2026 school year calendar.

Executive Director's Report

Executive Director Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh provided a report, sharing details of the new Kelbaugh Scholarship, a transportation update, the TMS traveling Box Trunk program incorporated into Social Studies and Sciences 'Unit' curriculum. TMS alumni recently came back as the High Senior Class of 2025 to celebrate their upcoming high school graduation, and Dr. Kelbaugh also provided the Foundation Update, including fundraising activities and financials.

Finance Committee Update

Finance Committee Chair Ashley Rowland provided a report on behalf of the Committee, including tax return/exemptions education and advising with Aprio, and the monthly and YTD financial statement.

Facilities Committee Update

Facilities Committee Chair Trisha Cuda provided a report, including an update on the outdoor classroom, landscaping, and watering system, and tree-trimming.

Governance Committee Update

Governance Committee Chair Jamie Carroll provided a report, including July nominations to the Board, bylaws revisions, and additional training for Board requirements. The Committee did not submit a Board Member nomination to the Board for the July timeframe.

Community Engagement and Opportunity Committee Update

Community Engagement and Opportunity Committee Co-Chair Nupur Dalal provided a report, including the committee's strategic plan monitoring update.

Board Chair Update

Board Chair Robin Reese made remarks, including the introduction of the 'Board Buddies' program regarding support for onboarding of new members and providing guidance on State Charter School requirements for Board Members,

Executive Session

The Board Members present went into an Executive Session to discuss a confidential matter.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:40 pm.