Ms. Locey updated the board on school activities and summer session, which has ended on August 15th with regent exams being held August 16th and 17th.  After regent exams are complete, the school will have a short break before returning to the classroom after Labor Day.  School hours for the Fall will be slightly adjusted to reflect RCSD's transportation availability.  These new hours will be 7:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.   

Mr. Hill reported that the school currently has 298 students enrolled for the Fall.  This is the result of strong recruiting efforts by the Vertus staff and great community exposure.  Vertus is on track to have the highest enrollment since inception, pending end of the year attrition.

Ms. Brisson reported on behalf of the finance committee.  The school is only one month into the new 2022-2023 fiscal year, but appears to be in a strong financial position.  If the recruiting efforts continue see success, there is a strong possibility to have better than expected revenue for the school year.

It was reminded to the board that this is a renewal year and should remain on the forefront of everyone's mind.  The goal remains to secure a 5-year charter renewal.

Vertus has been in the news recently for numerous positive events at the school.  These events include the Latino Community Event, Vertus Warrior Challenge, and the electives program.  It is imperative that the Board and the staff continue to share all the positive news with all potential funders and community stakeholders.

Grants for Good will be in attendance at the September Board Meeting to present to the Board their results of the grant writing efforts on behalf of the school.  The discussion will also be based around the path forward and honing in on what the needs of the school are.