Due to not having a quorum, the business portion of the meeting was delayed.

Dr. Reneta Johnson, Head of Schools gave a state of the schools presentation.

She reminded us of our mission, vision and core values. 

She shared the following points:

• Present enrollment is 380 with a goal of 94.6% retention rate for scholars.
• The average retention rate for returning scholars stands at 83.42%
• All seats offered at the lottery have been accepted and each grade level has a waiting list.
• Significant effort is being made on students who are chronically absent (18 or more days). Currently we have 20.79% of our scholars in this range
• We are exploring options for bus transportation, which will pick up from hubs around the city. 
  • STS transportation would require a 3 year contract
  • It would cost approximately $225,000 to fund buses for the 2023-24 school year 
• Grants were received from SummerBoost and Teacher Recruitment and Retention
• Upcoming event for new families is Come See Our Village Day on April 26

Due to not having a quorum, the business portion of the meeting was delayed.

Dr. Reneta Johnson, Head of Schools gave a state of the schools presentation.

She reminded us of our mission, vision and core values. 

She shared the following points:

• Present enrollment is 380 with a goal of 94.6% retention rate for scholars.
• The average retention rate for returning scholars stands at 83.42%
• All seats offered at the lottery have been accepted and each grade level has a waiting list.
• Significant effort is being made on students who are chronically absent (18 or more days). Currently we have 20.79% of our scholars in this range
• We are exploring options for bus transportation, which will pick up from hubs around the city. 
  • STS transportation would require a 3 year contract
  • It would cost approximately $225,000 to fund buses for the 2023-24 school year 
• Grants were received from SummerBoost and Teacher Recruitment and Retention
• Upcoming event for new families is Come See Our Village Day on April 26

Dr. Johnson updated the board on plans for the LP Summer Program

• K-3 will be Literacy Camp
• Grades 4-5 will be Math Camp
• Scholars will be invited to attend based on data from testing
• @ 100 scholars will be invited
• Dates are June 5 - June 27
• Guides will work Monday - Thursday and Friday will be enrichment provided by AG Gaston Boys and Girls Club

Dr. Johnson reported that ACAP test were going well. Our goal is 100% scholar participation.

Board Chair, Mrs. Abdullah shared several learning opportunities for board members. She asked them to check their calendars and look over the workshops and conferences being offered.