Enrollment update 

1. Fall 2023 enrollment goal has been reached
2. 75% reenrollment;  reenrollment strategy has been successful
3. New student (for every 8 applications, one student will enroll)
4. 2024 enrollment goals and plan are underway
5. Partnership exploration
6. End of year campaign with FundEd Strategies on donations
7. Board members should donate

• School year budget is good and stable, per Laura
• Steps to negotiate lease can begin in light of enrollment for the Fall, per Laura
• Financial Management has been on track with help from Karen's efforts 
• Compensation Study will be completed to ensure that staff are being paid competitively per Karen

Strategic Plan overview

Academic Plan review (PARCC, intervention, IB programming accessibility, CTE prioritization perspectives, student attendance)

PMF impact in light of PSAT, SAT, College ready, and College acceptance targets

Per Mary, baseline information in Strategic Plan is helpful because reference resources are within one document

Sisterhood Culture 

Growth in sisterhood culture affects student reenrollment and attendance.

This culture is a differentiator in the education landscape.

Discussion on Panorama survey on Sense of Belonging comparison against other schools and on engagement target setting.

Community Sisterhood

Per Maureen, much of what is done with the community feeds into fostering sisterhood goals and enhancing curriculum.

Talent Development

Teacher retention

With the understanding that student retention correlates to quality measurements on teaching, efforts to show teachers how they are making a difference in students' lives is very important.  

Consistency of workforce and staff training affects student body and work within staff. 

Finance targets

How facilities and rent costs support sustainability was discussed.

Audits to take into account long term sustainability was discussed.

Grants and enrollment are key factors in this plan. 

Board's perspective on GGA in light of their work on Strategic Plan

Effort to focus on strategy and not tactics took great strength.

Delegation on who is accountable and responsible on work are still to be determined.

Creating this plan provides steps to equip Board to support school.

This plan will inform committee efforts and review of monthly information.

Per Karen, plan prioritizes efforts and data points for the growth management.  

Plan will be a blueprint for new Board members to understand the background on prioritized efforts. 

Data quality is of utmost importance in the Dashboard.  

Highlights over SY to date pertain to Sisterhood and Scholarship pillars enabling student body, particularly Senior class, and staff thrive together.

• Preparing for College
• IB Internal Assessment SOP
• Sisterhood Fridays
• Relationship Building

1. November 27th Board meeting - in person request 

 Please let Beth know if you won't be able to attend in person.

2. Complete survey by COB Oct 23 on Board process refinement and recruitment 

3. By January 2024, rethink Committee assignments and membership, if interested.