recited

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2. Surveys: 

     a. Only three parent surveys were returned. They had been texted weekly and put in monthly newsletter. One requested bilingual classes, another more homework. Bilingual classes are required when 20 or more students in a class would benefit. Ms. Taylor-Paquette suggested that these topics be addressed in the monthly newsletter. so parents know that the surveys are considered. (They are anonymous,)  Discussion ensued on ways to increase responsivity. 

     b. Teachers have completed theirs (using JotForm).  Ms. Lewis will email the results to the Board, as this is needed for the Superintendent evaluation.

3. Prelude is on the list for renewal of contract next year. Contract is for five years and, once renewed, will be good for 10 years. We have not been given yet on what this will involve other than the Board president will be interviewed.

4. Board meeting time

Ms. Munoz requested a different meeting day. Mondays and Fridays are optimal. No decision made at this time.

1. Governance:

     a. Superintendent evaluation: the current form includes criteria that are no longer applicable. It was decided to use the current form addressing changes in the comments section. We will update the form for next year.

     b. Ms. Munoz expressed concern about enrollment and that Prelude is not represented at many community events for recruitment and where contacts can be made. Ms. Lewis explained that she does not currently have the staff (who needed to be trained and able to address questions) to man these events. Her primary focus was on  preparing children, many of whom were not academically read to do so, to pass the STAAR tests. The operations tempo is such that time cannot be spared to train a low-paying intern to do this. It was decided that Ms. Taylor-Paquette will volunteer to come in and learn what is needed to help out at these events.

     c. Next month a vote will be taken on who will assume Board leadership.

2. Academic Achievement: Dr. Miner-Williams

     a. Goals for this year are being developed: We will keep the current first two (group comparison) goals for State testing and will amend the third to be 10% higher than the current STAAR scores for both math and reading. For diagnostic testing, goals will be based on beginning of year scores, and will include both growth and achievement.

     b. Attendance: tardiness will be easier to track with new procedure in place of closing gates at 0745, requiring student to be brought into office.

     c. Enrollment: 158 (goal 195). This will be enough to be awarded Title I funding. The amount is unknown.

     d. Afterschool care continues. SpEd care is not required to be provided for afterschool care. It has been provided in the past but we do not have the resources to offer this.

     e. No issues with staffing. A new science teacher has been hired and she will start the garden this year.

     f. The first days of school have been the smoothest yet.

3. Finance: We are seeking a contract for a CPA that acts in the role of a CFO, rather than simple accounting. Ms. Taylor-Paquette will send the results of interviews with three companies to board member and a zoom meeting will be called for a vote.

Not addressed due to time constraints.

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