Dr. Smith — We just wrapped up the first trimester and yesterday was a professional development day for the teachers.  Today is the first day of the second trimester. At the end of each trimester, we continue the practice of surveying our families. We have a partnership with the OPSRC called Possip, and they send out a climate survey about the school.  The first survey went out last Friday and our results were encouraging.  There were about 124 responses, which is about a fifth of the population. 84% of the respondents gave a positive sentiment, exceeding the national average of 78%.  The counseling department is working with the Food Bank of Tulsa and also collecting local donations to help provide food for 16 families. All compliance has been completed, and we were the first school to submit our first quarter statistical report on the day that it opened and received glowing reviews from our regional accreditation officer. 

Dr. Hahn — Yesterday was the PD day. The teachers decided that they would like to maintain some of that day to prepare for the next trimester alongside learning and engaging in professional development.  With two of our teachers, Dr. Dan planned a four-hour seminar called the Professional Learning Centers or PLCs, specifically focused on evidence-based literacy and strategies in all classes and grade levels, looking at specific vocabulary strategies in the classroom.  There is an increase of observation requests for teachers to observe each other, and they were able to share calendars yesterday during the PD day.  We are engaging with the teaching and leaving initiative.  Eric Doss with the OPSRC is providing financial support for teacher growth.  Yesterday, members of the 918 Fund team sat in on the meetings and provided strong feedback on how the meeting went and also provided us with action items. December 10th is our next PLC meeting.  It will be a 90-minute session after school and the teachers will receive compensation with the help of securing the 918 grant. Next week we will hold our Thanksgiving lunch.  We are incorporating high school as well as middle school parents this year. With the federal shutdowns and cuts, we have around 100 -110 families that are not receiving SNAP benefits right now.  We are preparing to navigate support for mental health issues and the different needs that arise with families around this time of year. 

Mr. Sharples — Trivia night is this Thursday.  At the next meeting, the Friends of TSAS will vote on members and rewrite the bylaws.  The vision is to get a fall event done, and in the spring, create a mailer and then have a Bingo night.  Sharples has been visiting with Aunj Braggs about a collaboration between the Friends of TSAS and the community outreach committee. We are planning to set up a luncheon soon with the board members and both parties to discuss future planning.   

Mr. Stallings- gave a quick report of finances mainly highlighting the projected carryover of over $264,000 and the new layout of the finance report.  

Discussion is tabled for the December board meeting.