Vision, Mission and Core Values were read by Board members.

There were no public comments.

The agenda and minutes were approved by consent without objection.

Justin provided a report on the following items:

2021-2022 Closeout: Thanks to everyone who helped the PTCC support the school and community despite the challenges faced over the past year. Appreciation was expressed to the volunteer community and promoting the idea of GLOBE families donating 10 hours of their time each year to support.

2022-2023 Planning: There is a need for volunteers to help on the PTCC leadership team or with key activities/committees for next year. For those interested, please reach out to ptccofficers.globeacademy@gmail.com. There will be a roll out of the new Spirit wear vendor and site. Spirit Wear will be available for online purchase August 1-19th and free shipping will be provided for items shipped to the school and low-cost shipping for items shipped to residences. PTCC will offer t-shirt and select items for in-person sales at orientation and other events.

2022 Auction: Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2022 Auction, both online and in-person. The total amount raised was $81K ($72K net), which will go toward supporting the school for 2022-2023 (e.g., teacher mini-grants, Wonderful Wednesdays, staff appreciation, cultural celebrations and more. Also, $8.7K was raised for the music department.

2022-2023 PTCC Officers: The new PTCC officers are as follows: Stephanie Gumbis (co-chair), Justin Stubbs (co-chair), Ana Catarina Teixeira (secretary), and Farah Chang (treasurer).

Catherine provided the following committee updates:

• New math curriculum was selected this spring; translating this summer
• Staff transitions: Data & Curriculum coaches on Upper & Lower Campuses
• Professional development focus for 2022-2023: "Back to Basics": responsive classrooms, school culture, vision of teaching excellence & DEI vision statement
• GLOBE AC reports on behavior data annually at end of SY
• Key questions:
  • What is the trend of in- and out-of-school suspensions and expulsions?
  • What differences are observed by subgroups, especially race/ethnicity?
  • What can be done to bring greater equity in student discipline?
  • Many schools/districts observe racial disparities in discipline, where students of color make up a disproportionate share of the disciplined population.
  • School leaders nationwide seek opportunities to reduce racial disparities in discipline.

Student Behavior at GLOBE

School discipline data from 2017 to 2022 was presented. Disparities in race/ethnicity observed in five-year span, but not in 2021-2022 year. 

• New approaches to behavior and discipline have been proposed to reduce racial inequities in behavior
• Some approaches include: social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and restorative practices/justice
• May not, on their own, reduce racial disparity gaps, but may reduce suspensions overall
• Next steps: 1) consider alternative strategies to reduce suspensions - e.g. restorative practices - that are culturally responsive; 2) consider examining ways to make race and racial disparities at forefront of conversations on discipline; and 3) emphasis on trusting relationships between students, parents, and teachers - not just the disciplined

Spring MAP data was presented. Improvement from 2020-2021 to 2021-2022 in both math and reading scores. Ninety percent of GLOBE students projected at or above Developing compared to 71 percent of state and 51.1 percent of DCSD. Strive to ensure growth consistent across subgroups.

Teri provided the following committee updates:

• All members on the Board as of July 1, 2021 need to complete training by June 30, 2022 (9 hours)
• Board members added after July 1, 2021 have one full year (from when they started) to complete 15 hours of training
• A Board manual will be shared on Google Drive. The manual will include Board members, committees, calendar, school information, existing management, financial and legal documents (and point Board members to links where they can find resources)
• Onboarding document
  • What to do in your first 30/60/90 days
    • Brief summary of each committee
    • Tasks you are responsible for
    • Helpful resources: faculty, team members, documents
    • Housekeeping items: slide templates, links to training sites, onboarding information (links to resources, slide information, etc.)

Luis provided the following committee updates:

• A significant increase in QBE per FTE is expected, almost recovering to 2020 levels
• Bulk of the funds in Instruction (65% of QBE funds)
• Maintenance and operations are a little higher than last year but in with expectations
• Funds cover the main operation and the school while After School and Nutrition are self-funded
• Capital Expenditure budget was added this year

Lillian provided the following committee updates:

• Director of Operations hired and has started work
  • Reviewing maintenance processes, listening sessions
• Lower Campus
  • Custodian on-site this summer during camp
  • New units offering belief
  • Summer deep-clean and air quality testing
  • Communication sent out to community prior to back to school in Fall
• Budget Items
  • $150K for Lower Campus HVAC + $250K Upper Campus Modulars + $200K for debt amortization
• Facilities committee transitioning in focus from emphasis on maintenance to emphasis on long-term facilities planning
  • Director of Operations to assume responsibilities for maintenance
• MFP Overview
  • RFP went to eight companies, four sent in bids
  • Three interviews conducted June 21
  • Anticipated start: July 2022
• Next Steps
  • Engage community in dialogue
  • Develop designs
  • Initiate development feasibility study

A formal report and accompanying documents were included in the agenda packet. 

Committee updates were included in the agenda packet.

Discussion held regarding Master Facilities Process ad hoc committee, which would consist of Lillian, Drew, Christi, and Cortney.

Motion made by Drew to move to executive session to discuss personnel matters. Motion seconded by Kimberly. Motion approved by all present. Moved to executive session at 9:42 p.m. Motion to leave executive session made by Drew. Motion seconded by Luis. Motion approved by all present. Returned from executive session and meeting called back to order at 10:06 p.m.

The next scheduled meeting is set for August 29, 2022 at 7 p.m