The Anchor School
Minutes
Community Engagement Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Location
TBD
Committee Members Present
E. Desprez Isbell (remote), J. Burton (remote), T. Ramsey (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment
D.
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II. Community Engagement Committee
A.
Advisory Prospecting Discussion
The purpose of this item is to discuss whether the committee would like to expand through advisory members.
- There is a recommendation for a new board member - NL
- There is a recommendation for a new board member or advisory - VT
- Action: To discuss interest and opportunity with NL (JPT) and VT (JB) to recommend for the board vote next month
B.
Marketing Strategy Discussion
The purpose of this item is to discuss marketing and communication strategies/updates
- Through our first enrollment push - and determine what we need to prioritize next stage (past first round of enrollment)
- Discussion around current marketing strategy (12 month marketing commitment) and determining level of marketing needed for the next fiscal year/school launch season to make a recommendation for a vote in the July board meeting.
- Action: To determine possibilities with existing vendor and existing resources within TAS
C.
Enrollment & Lottery Updates
The purpose of this item is to discuss proposed enrollment and lottery updates
- We have an increasing enrollment and that we still have a waitlist
- Discussion around communications and contingency planning around attendance slippage
- Family night and ribbon cutting planning alignment
D.
Community Outreach Discussion
The purpose of this item is to discuss community engagement strategy.
- Family night and ribbon cutting planning alignment
- Co-Design Team process - first year will look different then other years (future years is planned to be staff led and equity driven)
- Potential community-based art and design work as well
E.
Grant Update
The purpose of this item is to provide a brief update on recent grant and fellowship activities.
- A new successful grant update!
- A potential new grant in the pipeline
- GEER grant in action as well
F.
Partnership Prospecting
The purpose of this item is to discuss potential community-based partners for The Anchor School.
- Project partnership team - June kick off for the fall project
- Good runway and planning for spring project
- Community Partnerships Fellow has been identified (a member of staff)
III. Academic Committee
A.
Academic Committee - Student Info System (Josh)
The purpose of this item is to discuss where we are with obtaining a Student Information System by April 1st.
- Schoolmint meeting today to determine what data needs and sharing
- Academic dashboard discussion to be added to the July board meeting
B.
Teacher Recruitment and Summer Planning Updates
The purpose of this item is to discuss the process for teacher recruitment and if there are ways for the board to support.
- We are 100% hired for staff; looking for a nurse still
- Employment begins July 1 and starts July 10
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