Date: October 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: Administrative Offices, Legacy Haven Academy
Purpose: To discuss preparatory steps for establishing the Legacy Haven Academy Board of Education, review proposed bylaws, and plan director recruitment, pending quorum achievement. This preliminary session aligns with the Academy’s mission to provide holistic education for foster youth, grounded in Judeo-Christian values of compassion, integrity, and service.

Attendees:

• Principal (Founder and Chairperson)
• Third-Party Reviewer (Advisory, non-voting)

Public Notice: Posted 72 hours in advance on https://legacyhavenacademy.org, per applicable laws and Article IV of the proposed bylaws. Public comment invited during the designated period. Minutes will be posted within 48 hours of adjournment.

Agenda Items

1. Call to Order (10:00 AM – 10:05 AM)
   • Welcome and introduction by the Principal.
   • Acknowledgment of no quorum; meeting is preliminary and non-binding.
   • Opening remarks on the Academy’s mission: Holistic education for foster youth, integrating world religions, vocational skills, global empathy, and measurable outcomes (e.g., 95% graduation rate, critical thinking skills).
2. Approval of Agenda (10:05 AM – 10:10 AM)
   • Review and confirm agenda for discussion purposes only (no vote due to lack of quorum).
3. Discussion: Board Establishment (10:10 AM – 10:25 AM)
   • Review proposed board composition (Principal and seven directors, Article II).
   • Discuss recruitment timeline and criteria for directors (expertise in governance, foster care laws, education).
   • Third-party reviewer feedback on board structure.
4. Discussion: Bylaw Review (10:25 AM – 10:45 AM)
   • Present proposed bylaws (available here) and discuss key articles (e.g., membership, officers, committees).
   • Gather feedback from the third-party reviewer on compliance with nonprofit and foster care regulations.
   • Plan for formal adoption at a future meeting with a quorum.
5. Discussion: Officer and Committee Planning (10:45 AM – 11:00 AM)
   • Review officer roles (Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer) and committee structure.
   • Discuss interim strategies (e.g., Principal assuming temporary duties until directors are hired).
6. Discussion: Fiscal and Operational Planning (11:00 AM – 11:15 AM)
   • Outline fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) and potential funding sources (grants, fundraising).
   • Discuss timeline for director recruitment to support budget and operational planning.
7. Public Comment Period (11:15 AM – 11:40 AM)
   • Open floor for public input (3 minutes per speaker), including reviewer feedback.
8. New Business and Announcements (11:40 AM – 11:55 AM)
   • Discuss next steps (e.g., director hiring, scheduling next meeting with quorum).
   • Schedule next meeting: January 5, 2026, or earlier if directors are appointed.
9. Adjournment (11:55 AM – 12:00 PM)
   • Closing remarks by the Principal.

Prepared by: Principal (Founder and Chairperson)
Date Prepared: September 8, 2025