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Kids First Advisory Board Special Meeting Minutes
Friday, August 20, 2020
In attendance: Stefan Reveal, Sue Way, Chad Schmit, Beth Cashdan, Rebecca Pascal, Ron LeBlanc, Matt
Zubrod, Andrea Bryan, Shirley Ritter, and Nancy Nichols
Guests: Kadi Kuhlenberg
Yellow Brick lease discussion and Playgroup operations: Kids First Advisory Board special meeting to hear
from Kadi Kuhlenberg about her plan the operation of Play Group Aspen in the Yellow Brick space.
Kadi Kuhlenberg discussed Playgroups current situation and her concerns about operating her business in this
unsettled time. She discussed her concerns around operating a successful business and how to manage her
enrollment for the near future. Kadi shared her view of how childcare looks for her families and she explained
the current circumstances of her business.
The Kids First Advisory expressed concern for the success of Playgroup Aspen and thanked Playgroup for
providing a childcare option to the community.
Kids First Advisory Board discussed the need for childcare and the hope for Playgroups success. After
discussing the childcare assistance that has been provided and the plans for continued support, it was agreed that
Playgroup could operate under the added flexible terms of the Yellow Brick lease.
Which is stated as follows: Due to the nature of the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, the provision found in
the forgoing lease at Article VI, Sec. 1 entitled "Effective Use of Space," shall be waived until January 31, 2021.
Notwithstanding this waiver, during the term of the waiver, the tenant must take all appropriate steps to remain
open as long as possible with as many children as reasonably possible. On or before January 31, 2021 the
parties shall confer and determine if such a waiver should be extended for an additional period of time. If no
conference occurs or no extension is agreed upon, the waiver is no longer in effect as of January 31, 2021.
Playgroup Aspen, and all yellow brick building tenants, will turn in a signed lease and supply supporting
documents as required. This documentation will include an operating plan including increasing enrollment, and
monthly enrollment.
Next meetings: - Kids First Advisory Board
Friday – September 11th
Friday – October 2nd
Friday – November 6th
Friday – December 4th