Jason:
Wonderful start to the school year! Very excited about the year ahead. Thank you to all of the staff that has helped get this year off to an amazing start. 

Dr. Pullin:
Milestones Update - reminder this is lagging data. This doesn't tell us growth right now, just performance. We are still waiting on growth numbers.
    PYP (3-5)
    20% beginning learner
    32% developing learner
    34% proficient learner
    15% distinguished learner

    MYP - 4th grade math was the strongest in performance
    22% beginning learner
    35% developing learner
    34% proficient learner
    10% distinguished learner

YOY Performance
    Increase in ELA, slight decrease in Math, decrease in Science (5th and 8th grade only), slight decrease in Social Studies

Challenge Index - looks at how we perform to other schools with similar demographics as ours.
Position on the chart is similar to where we fell last year. 

Al Brooks
Has been around WIA since 2008 - teacher and parent.
Has concerns as a parent regarding a cultural shift that is concerning. His child had an issue last year wherein they needed to speak with a teacher; the student did not feel comfortable speaking with anyone because of the changing faces in MYP. Wanted to bring this concern to light so it is considered when looking at staffing. Wants us to get back to Wesley being a choice place for educators to work and look at why some of our great teachers are leaving. Wants the old feeling of Wesley back.

Also starting to see some tracking academically with MYP students and wants us to look at educational benefits as well as the cons; look at what that may be doing to the lower performing students. Recommends working with teachers to differentiate their lessons and ensure an inclusive educational environment. 

 

• All board members required to sign new documents: WIA Code of Ethics, Board Acknowledgement of Conflict of Interest, and Board Member Agreement. If you have not done so, please sign as soon as possible.

• The 2019-20 calendar is attached with all board meetings, committee meetings and trainings.

• The first board training is Tuesday, August 13th at WIA from 4:30pm to 8:30pm.Please complete this survey prior to training: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7PSDYYD.

Review bylaws and charter prior to training next week.

All committees needs to elect their members and set their goals during their August meeting. All committee members and committee goals will be presented and voted on at the September board meeting. Goals will be placed in BOT this year to provide transparency to the full board. 

Did not meet in July.

Red Thread kicks off on Wesley Welcome Day. This year, we received $40K in pledges on Wesley Welcome Day!!
Reminder - all board members should give to Red Thread at some point during the year.

We have contracted a development staff person, Laura. Please take some time to look at the lists passed around and put your name next to anyone you may know. Working on building relationships within foundations. 

Did not meet in July.
Working on wrapping up last year's financials. Recently completed the DE-46.
Will meeting in August as scheduled.

Did not meet in July.
Will meet this month as scheduled.