While we are not mirroring the APS calendar this year, administration has discussed this at length and feels the balanced calendar WIA is offering for next year is not only the best option for our students, but also our teachers and all stakeholders.

Dr. Pullen - Benchmark data comes from an assessment taken a week before winter break. Using this experience to alter the way we do benchmarks in the future. Working to have them mirror milestones testing more.
PYP Math: Working on creating more rigor in small groups. Overall at/above target: 67% K-2 with 2nd grade being the lowest. Need to put additional focus on 3-5th grades.
PYP ELA: Similar pattens to Math. K-2 overall at/above target 74%. 3-5 overall at/above target 58%.
PYP Science: K-2 overall at/above target 71%. 3-5 overall at/above target 36%.
PYP Social Studies: K-2 overall at/above target 75%. 3-5 overall at/above target 50%.

MYP Math: Overall at/above target: 32%(primarily pulled down by 8th grade numbers) However, when compared to semester finals, the majority of 8th graders scored much better on their finals then on the benchmark. For example, one student scored 48 on benchmark and 80 on their final. Questions whether this benchmark was measuring the right information for the time period.
MYP ELA: Overall at/above target: 38%: Working on a school wide literacy plan based on several trending data points. 
MYP Science: Overall at/above target 62%. Saw a decline in 7th grade; the first benchmark was extremely high.
MYP Social Studies: Overall at/above target: 72%. Saw a spike in 7th grade as a result of a lot of focus and support for a particular teacher.

Dr. Pullen:
Started comparing overall referrals to students reported by month. This allows us to track students with multiple referrals. EX) We had 3 students in first semester with 5 or more referrals. Using this to look at both the students and the teachers.

Also, looking at where the referrals are coming from. Core subject areas v. Chinese v. Connections. PYP is heavily weighted in core subject areas while MYP is heavily weighted in Chinese.

Out of school suspensions: Seeing more in MYP.
Alternative to Suspension/SEL (social/emotional learning) - See more in PYP.

Referrals by socioeconomic status: 59.11% FRL
Suspensions by socioeconomic status: 70% FRL
    Looking at various training technics to balance these numbers closer to the demographics of the student body.
    This data is also being pushed into grade-level meetings so everyone is more aware. Currently being discussed with individual teachers and next, rolled out into grade-level conversations.

    Referrals by race: 88.4% African-American, 10% other and 1% caucasian
    Alternatives to suspension by race: 90% African-American, 8% other, 2% caucasian

    Referrals by gender: 67% male; 33% female

None.

We are in China week. China night was Friday and it was fantastic! Night of the Phoenix is coming up and is the PTSA signature event.

Update by Rachel - Coming up Saturday the 9th 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Free event. Drink and Dinner tickets available in advance. This is the first year PTSA and Chinese department have worked together to create a cohesive experience and celebration around WIA. This event is adults only and looking forward to a great success.

Mazie Lynn update:
March 13th - Spring Board training with Elisa Falco of GCSA. 4:30pm to 8:30pm.
Received resignation from board member, Ilham. Tom will discuss recruitment later.
Dashboard - Updated version put on the agenda today; copy sent to board members via email. Academic data was reworked based on updated information.
    Current retention rate for teachers and paras - 91.5%
    Fundraising - About $57K pledged for FY19-20
    Discipline data - Will be reviewed in ED update
    MAP assessments - updated to show trends by fall, winter and spring YOY.
 

See notes above.

Discussed specific action items to improve performances based on the data presented in the ED update.

 

Had China night last Friday and in the middle of China week right now. Signature event coming up this weekend. 
Sponsorships, tickets, etc. should come in around $15K. Sponsorships alone were around $7K.

Everything is tracking close to budget for the year. No red flags.
 

Procurement policy is changing the most from what we currently have in place. Special attention should be paid to this. Any feedback is due to Chip before the next Finance Meeting, which is next week Wednesday to winter break.

Currently, no serious candidates scheduled for interviews.
We either need to get 2 additional board members or stay at 9.

Lottery is open. Working with administration to increase socioeconomic diversity.

Self Assessments and "CEO" evaluation on Jason.
Plan to start in April.

1. Review the recommendation of organizational reorganization.
 

1. Review the recommendation of organizational reorganization.