Reviewed SWOT analysis from Board Retreat – data not current or relevant. Kendra to complete        SWOT with teachers, staff, & possibly parents. Committee to review Parent Survey from Spring 2020 – Kendra sent data to committee. Board to consider need for updated SWOT at next Board meeting. Potential Strategic “buckets” listed below were identified by Kendra and discussed as a committee. These buckets could be used to establish both short and long-term strategic goals.

Enrollment & Retention – waitlist is solid – could have more depth; understand community perception of MLK to strengthen retention, are MLK students leaving early for Charter schools with middle and high schools?; diversity of student population (reflective of Springfield?) – Somali students not enrolled at MLK

Expansion to Middle School – establish 3-year plan once Charter Renewal received 
Facilities/Building – roof complete; assess needs to be more proactive in addressing facilities
Academics – MCAS (Academic Excellence Committee)
Finances – address lack of surplus every June, build financial reserves; Kendra has been assessing budget and contracts that are longstanding  
Mission – Character Development – revisit to assess; more explicit social justice curriculum
Charter Renewal – complete, onsite visit in November