February 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

February 12, 2026  Time: 8:00 PM

1.  Hiring Update

  • We continue to actively look for candidates for Pam’s replacement. Please send any referrals to the board. Abbey and Molly are taking the lead on the outreach.

2.  Financial Update

  • Dick presented the template he’s created for managing finances.

  • Showcased the revenue tracking model for this year and next year.

  • Recommunicated the goal of getting the school in strong financial footing with dual objective of having more cash in school bank account and increasing teacher pay.

3.  2026/2027 Enrollment Update

  • Contracts are still coming in for enrollment next year

  • As of February 10, we are still awaiting 7 Children’s House contracts and 3 Toddler House contracts. 3 families have requested extensions.

  • Board members will follow up with waitlist families to keep them interested while we wait for contracts to come back.

4.  Fundraising Updates/Planning

  • David Silvers Board Match: Dick to confirm $4000 hit bank account ($1000 check written by Silvers, $3000 check from Silvers employer for 2025 board match). Silvers to submit an additional $1000 to the employer to get the 2026 match.

  • Cori Gastrow: Earth Day event is underway. Please look for sign up volunteer information.

5.  Volunteer

  • Annie May will be sending out information soon on how you can help contribute to our volunteer activities for the 2nd semester.

New business/Announcements

·  Teacher In-Service Days 

  • March 12 (Children’s House Only): This will be a day without Ms. Kim, and no new presentations will be given. Ms. Pam will be in the classroom with an assistant.

  • March 13: This will be a childcare offered day where we will be sending out a signup link if you want child care that day, and there will be limited spots available. 

Next meeting

March 12th @ 8:00 PM - Virtual Meeting