James Kelly gave a general update on what is currently happening at LATIN 2ND ST. The school is off to a good start for the fourth quarter.

LATIN 2ND ST resumed international travel (to Taiwan, Rome and Morocco this year) during spring break. These trips, which were paused during the COVID19 pandemic, are open to students taking higher level world language classes at LATIN.

Khashiffa Roberts said that it is a busy time at LATIN AJC right now.

The focus is on the end of the inaugural year at LATIN AJC. Year end events such as valediction and field day are LATIN traditions.

Peter Anderson talked in detail about 2 areas of challenge.

• the PCSB revised PMF
• the FY24 DC budget

Peter Anderson briefly mentioned that LATIN was positively featured in an article in The74, an education news organization covering America's education system.

Upcoming events

April 28-30 and May 5-7 : LATIN 2ND ST Bacchanalia

May 12-14 and May 19-21 : LATIN AJC Bacchanalia

Geovanna Izurieta said that LATIN's SY23-24 budget is being finalized.

Cynthia Davis reported that 78% of LATIN's annual fundraising goal has been achieved. The greatest fundraising needs right now are the General Fund and the Faculty Fund.

Peter Anderson noted that there have been a few town hall meetings re KIROV, and that the questions raised during the meetings have been mostly concerns about traffic and parking.

DIana Smith shared LATIN's vision for teaching and learning. There is a newly formed PAIDEIA committee that is "responsible for defining and maintaining an inspiring, productive academic culture across both schools". This is a joint faculty and administrator committee comprising 8 individuals from both schools.

Peter Anderson highlighted that the Charter School Growth Fund is providing LATIN with an additional $250K for an R&D project re LATIN's school culture and the unique approach to attracting, growing and retaining the adults of the community.

Tom Porter gave a positive report about KIROV, and mentioned 2 immediate goals.

• to be on budget
• to submit a permit set in a timely manner

The LATIN leadership team will attend another design workshop at KIROV on April 13.

Lisa Rucker provided an update about board succession. The position of vice president is currently vacant for the next board election.

There are 11 members on the board right now. There can be a maximum of 15 board members, and there must be an odd number of board members.