Welcome and Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order by the Chair at 7:05pm.

Mission: The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teacher and the community to collaborate to develop strong critical thinking, interpersonal and academic skills in our students, which will prepare them for real-world success.

Core Values: Responsibility, Respect, Cooperation, Sustainability, Creativity, Kindness

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Please do not use specific student, teacher or administrator names in your comments as our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately. Email Executive Director, Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh at katherine.kelbaugh@themuseumschool.org for Zoom access to the meeting.

Public comment (no longer than one page) should be submitted via email to Katherine.kelbaugh@themuseumschool.org. Your comments must be received by 10:00 am on the day of the meeting. Only those emails received during the allotted time will be read aloud and broadcast. Emails received outside of the allotted time will be included in the Public Comments record for the next meeting.

There were no public comments.

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes

Approve previous meeting minutes.

Principal's Report

Principal Hope Black provided a report to Board Members present. 

Executive Director's Report

Executive Director Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh provided a report to Board Members present, including new state driven financial metrics and sustainability measures for July 1st, 2026. Dr, Kelbaugh introduced an update on future possibilities regarding expansion of our current facility, undergone through the Facilities Ad-Hoc Committee.

Dr. Kelbaugh shared an update on Charter Renewal, including a letter or intent to renew our charter going out in January. She thanked the Charter Renewal Task Force which is currently meeting to explore general petition information.

Dr. Kelbaugh introduced Courtney Swafford, The Museum School Foundation Chair, who provided an update on the 2025-2026 Revenue & Expense Plan, including the Annual Fund.

Finance Committee Update

Finance Committee Chair Ashley Rowland provided a report on behalf of the Committee, including the YTD actual vs. budget with minimal variances and a favorable balance sheet.

Facilities Committee Update

Facilities Committee Chair Trisha Cuda provided a report on behalf of the Committee, including an update on the 2025 Strategic Plan Monitoring. Ms. Cuda also provided information on new signage for the Media Center.

Governance Committee Update

Governance Committee Chair Jamie Carroll provided a report on behalf of the Committee, including interviews for the January 2026 incoming Board slate.

Community Engagement and Opportunity Committee Update

Community Engagement and Opportunity Committee Chair Nupur Dalal provided a report on behalf of the Committee, including reviewing expectations of parent volunteers, as well as linking volunteer hours to taking a parent survey. Mr. Dalal led a discussion on how to further engage parents within technology and potential coroporate relations involvement with parents, creating future board member pipelines and enhanced volunteer experiences.

Board Chair Update

Board Chair Cameron Lewis made remarks, introducing TMS Board Policy on New Policy Adoption. Board members were asked to review and prepare to vote on to approve the Policy Adoption language at an upcoming Board Meeting.

Executive Session

The Board Members present will go into Executive Session to discuss a confidential matter.

Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:50 pm