Jimmy Kelly provided updates on newly hired personnel, visits from personnel from other schools, and ongoing challenges. There was a lengthy discussion about compensation.

Peter Anderson highlighted a couple of points from the written report. He lingered for a few moments on the challenges related to the city's plans to make 8th street one way between Franklin and Monroe NE. He also encouraged board members to attend upcoming events.

Peter Anderson provided an update on the audit. There were no findings.

Peter Anderson reviewed the October financials. We are pretty much on track.

Peter Anderson talked about the transition from LIBOR to SOFR.

Ken Merritt provided a summary of the most recent audit committee meeting (held on November 28th, 2022).

Peter Anderson discussed possible next steps with strategic planning. There was agreement that there needed to be an implementation plan. We need to work on a RFP. 

There was not sufficient time for us to address this topic.

We started the discussion about this topic, especially focused on outreach to prospective Latinx families.

Tom Porter provided a quick update on the real estate project.