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Board Meeting December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

Horizons K-8 School
Board Meeting Minutes

 

Call to Order: 3:03pm
Facilitator:Travis Lockhart
Secretary: Jordan Logan

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

Public Comment

Julie Cohen asked about next steps regarding the school’s engagement with the Colorado League of Charter Schools (CLCS). She shared that she received an email requesting completion of a Kolbe Index assessment without prior notice and sought clarification on its purpose.

Board members and administration clarified that:

  • A CLCS proposal is still under review and no final decisions have been made by the Board.
     
  • There was a discussion of January 6, 2026 faculty team-building workshop.

Jessica Slatus asked clarifying questions about the purpose and research basis of the Kolbe Index. It was noted that the Kolbe assessment and January workshop planning were not Board-directed initiatives. The Board acknowledged the need for additional clarity and follow-up outside of the public comment period.

 

Presentation: HR Consultant Proposal

Michael Joseph and Melissa Rossback presented a proposal for Melissa Rossback to serve as a third-party HR consultant for the school.

Scope and Priorities Included:

  • Development and administration of a faculty engagement survey.
     
  • Analysis of survey data and preparation of a report for the Board.
     
  • Interim HR consulting support to the school.
     

Melissa outlined the importance of maintaining confidentiality, ensuring anonymity where requested, and clearly communicating the purpose of the engagement survey to staff.

 

Action Item: Engagement of HR Consultant

Motion: To engage Melissa Rossback as a third-party HR consultant under the terms of the presented proposal.
Vote: Passed with concordance.

Next Steps:

  • The faculty engagement survey will be distributed over winter break.
     
  • Survey responses will be due by January 6, 2026.
     
  • Melissa Rossback will compile and analyze results and will prepare a report.
     

 

Update: Colorado League of Charter Schools

Michael Joseph provided an update on communications with CLCS. CLCS will assign a specialist (Jennifer) to develop a proposed scope of work addressing the Board’s identified needs. A proposal will be shared with the Board once received.

 

Adjournment: 4:00pm