The Museum School

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Tuesday November 17th, 2026 @12:00 PM

Meeting Agenda

Welcome and Call to Order 1 minutes

The Meeting will be called to order by the Chair.

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

Approval of Agenda 5 minutes

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.

Actions:

  1. Approve the agenda as submitted

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes 1 minutes

Approve previous meeting minutes.

Actions:

  1. Approve the agenda as submitted

Principal's Report 15 minutes

Principal Hope Black will provide a report to Board Members present.

Executive Director's Report 15 minutes

Executive Director Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh will provide a report to Board Members present.

Finance Committee Update 15 minutes

Finance Committee Chair Ashley Rowland will provide a report on behalf of the Committee.

Academic Excellent Committee Update 15 minutes

Academic Excellence Committee Co-Chairs Nupur Dalal and Chelsea Harris will provide a report on behalf of the Committee.

Governance Committee Update 15 minutes

Governance Committee Chair Jordon Patterson will provide a report on behalf of the Committee.

Board Committee Structure & Appointments (Action Items) 10 minutes

  1. Vote to dissolve existing board committees.
  2. Vote to establish new board committees.
  3. Vote to appoint committee chairs.

Community Impact Committee Update 15 minutes

Community Impact Committee Chair will provide a report on behalf of the Committee.

Board Chair Update 10 minutes

Board Chair Cameron Lewis will make remarks.

Charter Renewal Working Session 30 minutes

  • Overview of upcoming charter renewal timeline and requirements
  • Review of current charter goals and performance expectations
  • Discussion of academic performance, organizational effectiveness, and governance priorities
  • Identification of areas of strength and opportunities for improvement
  • Board discussion of renewal priorities and preparation
  • Next steps, assignments, and committee responsibilities

Adjourn 1 minutes