B. Cummings called the meeting to order

B. Cummings welcomed the board and moved to the CEO report led by N. Wiltshire.

N. Wiltshire started her report by welcoming board members.  She then shared updates on school-based initiatives including career day, dual enrollment, the winter break i-Ready challenge, and Black History Month showcases. She then shared updates on family engagement and advocacy efforts.

K. Jones presented the School Health Committee goals and advised the board that the goals are in alignment with the strategic plan.

K. Jones discussed Academic Progress Monitoring (APM) and the Principal Data Reviews, DIBELS & i-Ready data. He then shared that V. Murray will be presenting KIPP Forward data.

V. Murray provided the board with an overview of KIPP Forward, including 9th grade GPA, college campus visits to facilitate early exposure, and partnership development.  She then shared that KIPP Forward partners with KIPP NYC to support alumni with persistence, coaching and support.

V. Murray then shared the impact of "summer melt" and discussed strategies to combat it. 

V. Murray shared that KIPP Forward is one of nine regions to exceed our FAFSA goal ahead of deadline and funding opportunities to expand dual enrollment access to more students.

K. Jones thanked V. Murray for her presentation, and then share an update on our chronic absenteeism partnership with the KIPP Foundation aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism and increasing ADA. 

K. Jones provided next steps to the board which will focus on school culture, including measuring students' sense of belonging. 

K. Owen discussed progress-to-goals and current funding opportunities. She then updated the board on the school counselor week campaign.

S. Wilson-Jones advised the board on the Development Committee goals, which include board participation, corporate partnerships, and supporting cultivation activities. 

K. Owen discussed expanding the donor base and shared ways that the board can engage their networks. She then concluded by sharing next steps.

D. Tucker Harrison discussed the Finance Committee goals. She then moved to the November YTD results and an update on the FY27 budget timeline.

D. Tucker Harrison asked R. Vieira to walk the board through the lease agreements. S. Wilson-Jones asked about lease agreement increases and R. Vieira shared that the increases are minimal.

D. Tucker Harrison advised the board that the committee has also been focusing on hiring and a compensation strategy.

B. Cummings presented committee goals in the absence of A. Aerts.

Board self assessments will be refreshed for completion in March and Statements of Financial Interests will also be due in March.

B Cummings also presented to the board the Audit Committee goals in A. Wheeler's absence. He concluded by sharing an update on the auditor contract timeline. 

B. Cummings shared the Executive Committee goals. 

No public comment.

N. Wiltshire shared that open leadership positions are now posted.

No old business.

No announcements.