- Both principals shared updates on key highlights of the past month as well as upcoming events and important dates. 

• EC: Highlights include recent Arts Night, teacher/leader evaluations, and upcoming Milestones testing, and end of year celebrations 
• MC:  Highlights include 5th grade visit, upcoming Milestones testing, student trips, end of year celebrations 

- ED report highlights staff retention, lottery update, charter compliance, and Foundation

• 96% retention rate for teachers (excluding those who retired and/or were not invited back)
• Student Lottery update highlights lottery process for ED; final numbers TBD pending sibling offers, and other prioritized groups
• New charter compliance report aligned to new charter accountability goals; will be updated quarterly started in September

Met with investment advisor at Edward Jones to review allocation of investments.  voted to move $50K across funds, driven by advice to increase international investments.  We were at 7% and now at 15%.  <Does not need to be voted on by Board given movement of money vs spend.>

Advancement Committee: Foundation Report out by Purpose Possible

- When we vote for committee chairs in May, the Foundation chair and the Advancement chair will be the same person.  In May, the Advancement Committee will present bylaws for the Foundation to be considered by the Board.  

- Purpose Possible presentation about Foundation by Stacy Sartoris included the following highlights:

• Foundations are common for schools with stronger boards, admin, and engaged community.
• Gives autonomy/flexibility for how $ is spent and increases transparency with donors
• Board and staff structure are evolving and will be presented with proposed Bylaws from the Advancement committee in May
• Foundation will be established as 509a3 which ensures money will only be spent in support of the school. 
• The Foundation would only raise and govern private dollars; the governing board of ANCS maintains authority over public dollars
• Goals: boost visibility of fundraising, enhance community spirits, continue culture of philanthropy 
• Will discuss next steps and begin conversations about structure at next Advancement Committee meeting

Governance: 

Emily presented slate of candidates for Board positions (see agenda).  The candidates presented represent those who were nominated and accepted the nomination  (Shannon was nominated for chair, but cannot serve more than 2 years per bylaws)

• Motion by Rebeccca, second by Duanne
• Unanimous approval 

Emily presented the folx who signed up to join task force (see agenda)

• Motion by Drew, second by Jen
• Unanimous approval 

Emily was nominated from the floor to serve as chair of the task force

•  Motion by Jen, second by Rebecca
• Unanimous approval 

Emily asked folx to nominate folx for Committee Chair positions.  Vote for Committee Chairs will take place in May.  

- Reminder to complete Board training