• Limited changes from the last forecast due to uncategorized expenses 
  • Forecasted to end SY24-25 with ~$120k loss because of lower enrollment than initially projected 
• November has been the largest cash expenditure because of expected vendor expenditures. EVA has to front the cost and then get reimbursed through our grants.
• Looking ahead: 
  • Additional CSP drawdowns 
  • Budget for Title I, II, IV and begin drawdowns 
  • NSLP approval 
• Goals and Horizons Issues 
  • Positive Pay Implementation for Fraud Protection 
  • Finalize facility project costs 
  • Capital asset analysis 

• $2500 Board Goal currently to fundraise 
  • ~$1500 raised already by board dues 
  • Through GA Gives, the aim is to get at least $1000 more raised 
    • GA Give Campaign expires Dec. 4 (Giving Tuesday)
• GA Gives Day - The team will continue too fundraise in similar manner after GA Gives Day

• Fundraising account has been set up as to not co-mingle 

• Get individual pages done for GA Gives Day. 
• The fundraising plan will be pushed out the week of Nov. 18

• FTE submission has been submitted 
  • The enrollment number submitted was 90 kids, 17 less than the initial filling
  • EVA is still waiting to see how the numbers pan out based on student needs 
• EVA has submitted all documents for SCSC monitoring

• As of 11/16, 83 scholars to date 
• At the next board meeting, we will review the plan for the SY25-26 enrollment with an eye on 540 students enrolled by Year 5

• Received applications, EVA will consider those for instructional staff SY25-26
• M. Flowers is delivering instruction primarily, but there is a staff member in the room who can relieve her when need be
• Maintaining Professional Development for teachers

• Building is functional, but there are some outstanding projects 
  • Fencing around parts of the property 
  • HVAC delays 
  • Playground 

• CSP
  • EVA is waiting for some feedback from CSP to get the next drawdown 
• Charter School Growth Fund 
• Building Hope Impact Award 
  • 1st place will receive $20K 
  • Recognizes innovative schools 
  • Deadline: Nov 30

• Overall Goals: 
  • Growth Goal: At the Winter administration, 50% or more of students in each grade have grown at least one IRLA level since the fall. 
  • Growth Goal: At spring administration, 67% or more of students have grown the equivalent of one grade level since the fall 
  • K-2: 70% at proficient or above grade level by winter, 75% at proficient or above by spring 
  • 3: 60% at proficient or above grade level by winter, 65% at proficient or above by spring 
• Students have grown collectively around 3 months in just the first 14 weeks of school

• Coat Drive: Running until 11/21
• Potluck: 11/22 
  • 12:15-1:15p

• Comprehensive Performance Framework is the tool the SCSC uses to monitor the progress of the school academically, finically, and operationally 
• Academic Section of the CPF: 
  • CCRPI (College and Career Readiness Performance Index) - only considers tested grades 
  • Pulls data based on student zip codes, then compares it to schools in those zip codes 

• SCSC reached out to support new schools in their board governance 
• Lisa Mcdonald is the point of contact and coach 
• Will meet with the board chair 2x a month and come to observe meetings to provide feedback and in-person support 

• Each FY Board Members need 6 hours of training to be in compliance
• Ongoing learning for the board from BOT: 
  • The Board's Role in Stakeholder Engagement - 11/19
  • From Good to Great: Measuring Board Effectiveness - 12/17
• SCSC has posted their training for FY25, and will begin in February 
  • Feb 11 - 1pm 
  • April 22 - 1pm

Parent via Zoom: 

• Thank you so much for all you do. With the K-6 enrollment projection for next year, will there be a 5th grade? Some of us have older kids and friends who would be interested. 
  • Yes. We are growing into all grades in the K-6 band
• Also, have we used the Facebook groups to help bring more awareness about the school in the community?