Welcome and Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order by the Chair.

Mission: The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teacher 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

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.

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.

No public comment was submitted.

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes

Approve previous meeting minutes.

Principal's Report

Principal Hope Black provided an update to Board Members that included highlights on school services, enrollment and demographics, and academic achievements. She also shared updates on recent and upcoming school events, including Star Assessments, Expeditions, Grounds for Exploration with the Principal, Exhibit Night, and more.

Executive Director's Report

Executive Director Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh provided an update to Board Members present, including general school updates and opportunities to host future school leaders, schools, and other groups interested in learning more about The Museum School model.

Dr. Kelbaugh also presented an overview of TogetherEd’s recent visit and assessment, including their recommendations and the rationale for advancing conceptual design as part of The Museum School’s longer-term facilities planning.

As Chair, Cameron called for a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously with all Board Members present voting in favor:

Cameron

Andrea

Monique

Dan

Ashley

Travis

Jordan

Nupur

Chelsea

Zach

Dr. Kelbaugh then transitioned to a discussion of concerns related to transparent, student-centered collaboration moving forward, particularly in connection with the FY27 Department Services Guide for Charter Schools and the associated service-request process. Discussion included questions regarding the definition of a “service,” changes to processes and communication, the increased time and resources required for requests, and concerns that the updated process may create less flexibility for timely, collaborative support.

Dr. Kelbaugh also provided an update on the upcoming Charter Renewal process, including a call for feedback and a reminder of the renewal timeline. She highlighted potential needs and areas of focus as the school prepares for the renewal process.

Dr. Kelbaugh concluded her report with an update from The Museum School Foundation, including information about the upcoming fundraiser and current fundraising goals.

Finance Committee Update

Finance Committee Chair Ashley Rowland provided a report on behalf of the Committee including a review of the budget for the month of August and upcoming reminders.

Governance Committee Update

Governance Committee Chair Jordan Patterson provided a report on behalf of the Committee. She confirmed the date for the upcoming board training on Sunday, October 25th.

Board Chair Update

Board Chair Cameron Lewis provided a report on behalf of the Committee.

Adjourn

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:41 pm