Ms. Wimberly noted that people could submit public comments in the chat.

There was no public comment.

Ms. Vargas submitted the 2022-23 school calendars (school and faculty).  The calendars as proposed are in compliance with the state law.  The calendar has 14 teacher workdays and is aligned as much as possible with Durham Public Schools while maintaining fall break.  The calendar committee had approved it.

Ms. Vargas shared the Marketing Update. Tours continue as do outreach on social media.  Two ads reached 7,600 families.  Kestrel has received 220 new applications (up from 123 new applications at the same time last year).

Ms. Vargas also presented on Hawks at Home.  More scholars are feeling comfortable returning to in-person school, and the Hawks at Home enrollment is down to 41 students. 

Ms. Clement presented on the facilities subcommittee as BCCG has started moving dirt on the new building. Justin Matthews talked about the permitting process and construction; he noted that construction is still on schedule for completion by September 5.  The construction is in the current phase of erosion control.  The first payment from the bond proceeds will be made soon after the construction manager signs off on progress.

Ms. Villegas provided an update on instruction and plans to assist scholars who have struggled with learning loss from the pandemic in terms of camps.  She also noted that the school's HMH contract ends this year, and they are working to see if they can extend/postpone getting anew curriculum next year with change in building and extra materials that the school has on-hand.

Ms. Villegas provided an update on the data discussion protocol.  The protocol provides families with information on academics, behavior, retention and attendance all in one place (e.g. grades, iReady scores, dojo points, attendance).  Every year the information is updated for each quarter.  There is also a school year schedule for how communication flows throughout the year.

Mrs. Jackson provided an update through her Executive Director's report.  She shared that Mrs. Vargas is following up with families that have signed up and are showing interest in Kestrel.  Additionally, they are working on mining and using data.  Mrs. Jackson noted that the disciplinary fraction numbers are up in part because more scholars are back in school and are interacting with each other.  Mr. Justice has been working with Mrs. Jackson and the teachers to identify how to limit these challenges.

The EpiCenter reports have been finished, and the federal program monitoring onsite work is complete. Mrs. Callahan updated 671 digital artifacts for the federal monitoring.  The school also hosted two parent sessions in February for Title 1 engagement.

Mrs. Jackson shared the monthly budget report from Charter School Partners. 

Mrs. Jackson shared the budget adjustment which includes the post-Average Daily Membership allotment (per the state budget) as well as grants and other information.  The Board asked questions about the budget.

Mr. Powe provided an update on the academic subcommittee.  They have reached out to the five largest employers in RTP about setting up partnerships for technology, volunteers, and other areas.  So far, they have heard back from IBM.

Mrs. Callahan presented on behalf of the governance subcommittee.  She is still working on the various documents, including the school and community policy as well as the student handbook.  She also presented additional information on the parental leave options, which the Executive Committee will discuss for a recommendation at the next board meeting.

Ms. McGarrah noted that the Board discussed personnel and student matters.