There were some delays in food delivery. As such, dinner was available a little later than scheduled.

Khashiffa Roberts, the principal of the new Washington Latin PCS: Anna Julia Cooper Campus welcomed board meeting attendees to her school and gave a brief update about how things are going. 

Board members were asked to provide updated contact information.

Board members were asked to provide signed copies of the code of ethics, conflict of interest policy, board commitment form, and board attestation form to the board secretary, Brendan Williams-Kief.

Peter Anderson provided an update about the ribbon cutting, among other items. He also talked briefly about some upcoming events.

Peter Anderson shared the SY22-23 LEA goals, including the new approach to goal-setting,

Caroline Gifford shared the school-level goals and facilitated a discussion about a comprehensive academic plan designed to help Washington Latin meet those goals.

Lisa Rucker introduced the new board candidate, Fabiana Perera. She had an opportunity to speak about her background and her interest in board service. She responded to questions,

Peter Anderson reviewed the SY21-22 year-end financials and provided a quick update on the ongoing audit (being conducted by a new auditing firm).

Peter Anderson talked about the status of salaries vs. budget year-to-date, including salaries put in reserve for vacant positions.

Liz Paisner talked about the ways that Ed Ops has been providing support in the absence of a F/T CFO.

Peter Anderson quickly reviewed the contracts over $25K from the previous year, including some that are in effect for SY22-23.

Ken Merritt gave a quick update on audit committee work year-to-date.

Tom Porter provided an update on the status of the real estate project.