The norms monitor for the meeting was Anna Jesseman. The time keeper was Fabiana Perera.

Ken Merritt reflected on a dialogue session at 2nd St with a group of 11th grade and 12th grade young men on the topic of "SUCCESS".

Lisa Rucker praised the wrestling team.

Glenn Kautt talked about the socratic method.

Josiah Osgood shared about applying "Seek The Conversation" in teaching.

Elizabeth Paisner emphasized one of the main priorities should be sports and arts - for all.

Peter Anderson briefly reviewed the consent agenda process.

The LEA Executive Report included recent updates re 2nd St and AJC.

The Growth Campaign Task Force has been (re)activated. They had their first meeting on Nov 01 Fri. The meeting notes were shared with the board.

Geovanna Izurieta presented the Sep 2024 financials. There was a brief discussion re "cash on hand" requirements.

The (DRAFT) financial audit was emailed to board members for their review. The final report is due to DCPCSB by Dec 11 Wed.

TO DO : all board members are requested to read/review the draft, and email Ken Merritt and Geovanna Izurieta by Dec 02 Mon.

The Finance Committee shared their committee priorities.

• timely and accurate financial reporting + send monthly financial reports to all board members
• work with Facilities Committee to update the capital needs plan
• develop a multi year implementation plan to adjust faculty/staff compensation as needed
• enhance and adapt internal controls to support sustainable growth

Geovanna Izurieta highlighted a graph showing school finances over time. Currently, WLPCS is in its scaling period. During the stabilization period, there will be the need to replenish cash reserves.

An overview of internal controls for procurement was also mentioned.

The board needs to discuss financial risk/mitigation. It was agreed the Finance Committee will include this topic in the agenda for the next Finance Committee meeting and report to the board.

Lisa Rucker spoke about the next steps following the fall retreat. The board members who were present agreed to a board spring retreat at AJC on Apr 22 Tue.

Apr 22 Tue from 4:00pm to 6:00pm - WLPCS board spring retreat @ AJC

There will be a "topping off ceremony" on Nov 21 Thu to celebrate the completion of the building of the new structure at the KIROV site. Typically, the final beam will be put in place during this ceremony.

Nov 21 Thu 1:00pm - AJC "topping off ceremony" @ KIROV

Tom Porter informed that the renovation of the existing building at KIROV has started. The KIROV construction schedule and budget are on track.

The board members discussed a sensitive issue.

Peter Anderson presented a Risk Monitoring dashboard.

• category "HR / Labor Relations" to include "Talent"
• category "Community Relations" to include "Parent Relations"

The Dashboard will be updated regularly.

Peter Anderson briefly mentioned that board members have to submit their annual paperwork.