Shannon Murphy, Kindergarten Teacher
Katie Scarbrough, Registrar
New Hire: Katie McClave, Middle School Choir Teacher (25-26)
Action Needed
Tatonka Education Services Agreement (25-28)
3-year agreement to secure financial services oversight (annual audit, monthly reporting, ongoing-high level budget monitoring) and HR consultation services
This is a continued agreement with TES, as we come to the end of our current 3-year agreement
Cariina: K-12 Organizational Management Software
Cariina's core purpose is to help schools achieve student success by providing a centralized system to manage all the non-instructional aspects of running a school. This allows teachers and staff to focus on the learning experience. Cariina acts as an "organizational management software" (OMS) to standardize and streamline processes across the organization.
The main benefits of Cariina's OMS are:
1) Standardization and centralization of processes and knowledge,
2) Tying institutional knowledge to the organization rather than individuals, and
3) Flexibility and scalability to adapt as the school changes.
Creation of Policy Committee(s)
Cell Phone Policy: House Bill 1135 aims to eliminate distractions within the classroom that hinder learning
Library Resource Decision Standards for Public Schools: SB25-063
Use of controversial materials in curriculum (clubs, library, classroom)
Review of current policies in place
Action Needed
Dates on the Horizon
3/10 | March Reading Madness Challenge Spirit Week
3/10 | Spring Scholastic Book Fair
3/10 | Finance Committee Meeting, 2pm (zoom)
3/12 | ARPS March Board Meeting, 4:30pm
3/13 | 2nd/3rd Grade Music Concert
3/17 - 21 | Spring Break
3/28 | Breakfast with Dad (Middle School)
4/1 | Monthly Tour for New Families
4/2 | Early Release, Character Awards
4/5 | Spring Gala
4/7 | CMAS Assessments Begin
4/8 | ARPS Variety Show (ie Talent Show)
4/16 | April Board of Directors Meeting
4/17 | 5th Grade "Move Up to Middle School" Night
4/18 | Breakfast with Dad (Elementary)
Board of Director Meetings
Meetings take place the 2nd Wednesday of every month unless indicated below
April 16, 2025 @ 4:30pm
May 14, 2025 @ 4:30pm
June 11, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
July 16, 2025 @ 4:30pm
August 13, 2025 @ 4:30pm
September 10, 2025 @ 4:30pm
October 15, 2025 @ 4:30pm (Annual Meeting)