Chair Johns introduced Camille Mosley. Ms. Mosley shared her background and her excitement at being a part of this board. 

• Vanessa Carlo-Miranda explains the pilot program's goals, including strategic clarity, comprehensive assessments, and roadmap development.
• The partnership focuses on academic performance, operational improvements, and leadership development.
• Howard University Middle School is selected as one of three schools for the pilot program due to its unrealized potential and strong foundation.
• Melissa Kim discusses the initial observations and findings from Howard University Middle School, including interviews, classroom observations, and focus groups.
• Melissa Kim outlines the key levers identified for Howard University Middle School: academic instructional program model and leadership practices.
• The school is transitioning to the IB Middle Years Program, focusing on teaching and learning shifts and critical instructional processes.
• The leadership team is working to create a clear observation and feedback cycle, lesson tuning, and modeling of teaching practices.
• The partnership aims to support the school in achieving these goals through ongoing partnership and leadership development.
• Melissa Kim opens the floor for board reflections and questions, asking about the board's support for Howard University Middle School.
• Dr. Kathryn Procope shares her initial concerns about the partnership but expresses satisfaction with the strategic focus and support received.
• Wendell Johns asks how to determine whether leaders and staff are meeting goals, and Melissa Kim explains the roadmap and weekly updates.
• Vanessa Carlo-Miranda adds that the partnership provides one-on-one support and encourages real conversations to address challenges.

• Sarah provides a financial overview, noting a deficit of $200,000 and higher staffing and moving expenses.
• The school is expected to end the year with a strong cash balance of $4.9 million.
• Dr. Kathryn Procope emphasizes the importance of enrollment to offset potential funding decreases and mentions the upcoming enrollment push.
• The board discusses the need for board contributions and private donations to improve the financial situation.

• Larry Smith updates the board on development efforts, including the Friends of MS2 concept and a potential 20th-anniversary banquet.
• The committee plans to formalize its structure and recruit board members to help with fundraising.
• Larry Smith mentions potential corporate sponsorships and the importance of expanding the network.
• Camille Mosley expresses interest in joining the development committee and contributing to fundraising efforts.

There is still a punch-list that the contractor is working through

Chair Johns indicated thst there is work in progress to define in writing our agreement with Howard University