Maria Head discussed the February financials. Stig Rasmussen had a question about the $97,076.24 amount at the bottom of the documentation. Maria Head explained that was from the original budget which we leave for reference but we would be looking at the revised budget columns.

Maria Head explained the 2023-2024 budget and that it was based on an ADM of 430. We chose this number to be conservative, but feel we will exceed this. The building has been paid off which is a change to the budget for the principal and interest being at 0. The current bottom-line includes two new hires and a 2% salary increase for all.

Ebone' Adams shared schoolwide data to inform the board where we currently stand with grad rate, course completion, reason for student withdrawal, etc. 

Dr. Hursey asked how she is dealing with the tracking of students that have left because she understood that is difficult. Ebone' explained the procedures in place such as sending other virtual school information, GED information, etc when a student withdraws. Dr. Hursey asked how many students we are currently trying to locate out of the 237 graduates in the cohort and Ebone shared 60. Dr. Hursey also asked if we use Suns numbers in Powerschool and Ebone' explained that we did use that information to track students, but it can still be a difficult process.

Kim Dunbar shared updates regarding three school sponsored events; SCWS 5K, SCWS Prom, and SCWS DC trip. All events are on track and support via participation or social media advertising was asked of the board if they are able for the SCWS 5K.

Kim Dunbar received an email with an account number and more documentation to be filled out the morning of the board meeting so hopefully money can be placed in the account in the next week or two. Kim Dunbar shared the current interest rate (February 4.75%) and a few from the past two months (December 4.32% and January 4.57%).

Kim Dunbar announced the SCWS Teacher of the Year (Jason Rowe) and the SCWS Staff Member of the Year (Christine Featherstone). She shared that Jason will now compete for district teacher of the year and that Christine will be recognized at graduation. Kim also shared quotes from their colleagues praising their accomplishments.

Kim Dunbar invited the board to the graduation ceremony on June 3rd at the Metropolitan Convention Center in dowtown Columbia. The ceremony will start at 11am. They should arrive no later than 10:30am. Stig  encouraged the board members to attend graduation, he spoke about the great experience from last year.