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Board Meeting December 11, 2025

Horizons K-8 School
Board Meeting Minutes

December 11, 2025

Call to Order: 6:05pm
Facilitator:Travis Lockhart
Secretary: Jordan Logan
Timekeeper: Adam Brink
Process Observer:  Rob Horansky

Attendance:
Jessica Slatus, Travis Lockhart, Adam Brink, Michael Joseph, Fran Cohen, Kate Bachtel, Jordan Logan,  Kristin Hauger, Caley Gallison, Rob Horansky, Rachel Clionsky, Jim Freund, Joel Gratz

Administrators Present:

GBC and Kristin Hauger

Guest Speaker: Dawna L. Taylor of The Colorado League of Charter Schools 

 

 Review and Approval of Minutes

The meeting minutes from 12/4/25 were reviewed and approved. 

 

Presentation: Charter School League Services (Dawna L. Taylor)

Dawna presented on the services offered by the Colorado League of Charter Schools (CLCS) and answered questions from the Board members.

Key Discussion Points:

  • League Role & Resources: The League acts as the first point of contact for schools needing support, focusing on keeping costs low by providing discounted rates and working with schools on pricing.
  • Online Resources & Conference: Members have a login for online services and the annual conference in late February offers specific tracks for all roles (leaders, board, authorizers, parents).
  • Available Services (Q&A): The League offers resources and consultants for:
    • Governance Structure/Board Training: Various modules, available a la carte or bundled.
    • HR Consulting/Support: Referrals to third-party HR/staffing agencies are available for long-term or interim needs.
    • Document Alignment/Review: Two consultants specialize in this; one is versed in charter school law (bylaws, charter agreement reviews) and the other focuses exclusively on bylaws.
  • Bias and Equity Training:
    • CLCS has one highly specialized trainer who will perform an evaluation and develop a custom training tailored to the school’s needs. 
    • Cost: Billing is based on a scope of work (SOW) to keep costs low, not an hourly rate. A follow-up meeting with CLCS Senior Director will generate proposals based on the Board's needs and timeline.

HOS Budget Review

  • HOS has talked with BVSD about the school being underfunded for special education.
  • The school’s student census is stable. 

Discussion of Melissa Rossback’s recommendations

Follow-Up and Proposed Next Steps:

  • Board Delegate: The Board authorized a subcommittee to interview potential vendors, collect proposals, and make recommendations for consideration as related to the HR consultant's recommendations and a faculty desired anti-bias training on January 5th.

 

 The meeting adjourned at 8:46pm.

Next meeting scheduled for: 1/8/25