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Board Meeting September 11, 2025

Horizons K-8 Board Meeting

Date: September 11, 2025
Location: Horizons K-8 School / Google Meet

Attendance

Parent Board Members: Travis Lockhart (Chair), Michael Joseph (Vice Chair), Jordan Logan (Secretary), Jessica Slatus
Teacher Board Members: Fran Cohen, Jim Freund, CaleyCaylee Gallison (via Google Meet), Kate Bachtel (via Google Meet)
Others Present: GBC (Head of School, via Google Meet), Kristin Hauger (Assistant Head of School)

 

1) Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 6:04 PM (MT).

2) Approval of Minutes

  • August 28th minutes reviewed.
     
  • Approval deferred pending clarification on a specific motion.

3) Public Comment

  • No public comments were offered.

4) Finance Updates

  • Fund 11 update deferred until the next meeting.
  • New Director of Finance has started.
     
  • Financial reports indicate stable revenue, adequate reserves, and a surplus.
     
  • Council budget reviewed.

5) Enrollment Updates

  • Current enrollment at 367 students, with limited openings in some grades.
     
  • Waitlist status and enrollment timelines reviewed.
     
  • Administrative transfer process under development.

6) Facilities Update

  • “Big Kids Play Too” outdoor play space project reviewed.
     
  • Construction scheduled to begin September 17; completion anticipated late November.

7) Charter Renewal & Bylaw Revision

  • Proposal made and approved to form a Charter Renewal & Bylaw Revision Committee.
     
  • Scope, membership, and process reviewed.
     
  • Community participation encouraged.
     
  • Legal counsel will be involved in process.

8) Committee & Council Updates

  • Community positions confirmed as filled.
     
  • Council and finance committee meetings scheduled.

9) Adjournment of Regular Session

  • Motion approved to include Melissa Rossback (Independent HR Consultant) in executive session.

  • Public meeting concluded at 7:09 PM.

10) Executive Session

  • Entered executive session.

11) Regular Session Resumed

  • Motion passed to engage independent HR consulting support.

12) Final Adjournment

  • Board meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM (MT).

Action Items

  • Form charter renewal and bylaw revision committee.
     
  • Include executive session on October 9 agenda.
     
  • Provide independent HR consultant with requested information.