Highlighting academic achievements, honor roll. Celebrating IB learner profile - risk taker. 
 

• Eleanor Corcoran for leadership risk taker. Eleanor shared IB is incorporated throughout all grades. showcases- presenting Learner portfolio, reflections and inquiries. IB exposure in 9th and 10th grades for recruitment for upper levels. Peer education from older grades.
• LaNiya Togan, student, sophomore, taking IB classes being pushed academically. Captain of cheer team, student ambassador. 

GGA will continue to share spotlights at board meetings. 

Audit presented by Tianna Wynn from SB & Company of the 6/30/24 Financial Statement. Overall, GGA is designed and operating effectively. No material weaknesses were found. GAAP principles are being followed. The financial statement demonstrated increased cash balance due to enrollment, which is providing increased revenue. No issues getting through audit. 

Community Engagement integrated with fundraising, retention, recruitment, and outreach. 

Recruitment activities: middle school outreach sessions, intentional student-to-student academic presentations, Dec 3 breakfast for middle school counselors, Dec 7 EdFest high school fair (bring testimonials via screen), monthly virtual open houses, in-person open house, Feb 5 academic showcase, promotional materials outside of schools, farmers markets, boys and girls club. Adding teacher and parent ambassadors. Touchpoints - need to have at least 11 touchpoints per family for new recruits. Ricardo asked about followup with non-returning students/families via survey. Karen replied exit surveys are given to each person who leaves. Maria said committee exploring surveying current students. Feb 5 Pepco to host a global gathering. Sisterhood Summit March 26. Graduation date change to June 4th. Shamira recommends surveying teachers/students via in-person connection vs survey. Parent survey from past may be re-engaged.

Scholarship pillar - in light of 5-year review. Charter continuance in progress. Academic achievement, compliance and fiscal management, in process already. Pre-5 yr review meeting on 11/20. 

Retention and recruiting focus - global gathering (showcase learning), because you matter (students going to out to other students, solutions and move forward), communication and marketing (revamped social media IG, FB, LI, X),  board member grow network.

Fully staffed reported earlier - 1 vacancy now. short-term solution with long-term substitute. Assessing quality applicants to fill the role.

Finance update - budget moving forward as presented, slightly improved financial position.

ASPIRE information coming. will need board approval for measures. Retention - working to understand causes. Possible more robust orientation in the summer. 

Lower enrollment brings opportunities with a smaller body, such as entrenching cultural supports for a stronger future.

No updates, will proceed with approved budget

Previewed audit. Committee will focus on safety in Dec. 

Full board for the first time with the additions of Wilne, Nia, and Ivory.

Feb 24 next meeting. Committees are encouraged to continue to make progress in Dec and Jan.