Ms. Davis noted that participants can put public comments in the chat.

There was no public comment.

Jared Cohen shared the benefits renewal presentation from eBen.  Blue Cross originally proposed a 14% increase, but after negotiations came back with a 2% increase.  Guardian offered a 9% increase for dental coverage after negotiations.

Ms. Vargas presented on marketing and enrollment.  Social media advertising has resumed with new 25th anniversary logo!  There have been family and parent engagement sessions as well. Social media analytics showed increases in outreach as ads restarted.  Enrollment for 2022-23 is 499 scholars with 17 pending, which is an increase over the previous year. New families are already in Class Dojo to help them get connected.

Justin Matthews gave an update on facilities.  The footprint of the building is complete, and the wall panels will be poured and raised next.  Mr. Matthews mentioned the process for the change orders as well.

Mr. Touchette provided a year in review for the elementary and middle schools.  He talked about small group instruction, stations in classrooms, overview of iReady results, performances, leadership activities, end of year field trips, electives, and implementing the KHS strategic plan. 

Ms. Jackson gave the Executive Director's report. She provided an EpiCenter report update. She noted that she talks with the staff about how they are all responsible for recruiting and retaining teachers and families.  There is a lot of grant-writing for federal programs that is happening at Kestrel right now, including for the consolidated grant.  This process includes analyzing data and evaluating needs of students and the school.  She also shared staff recognition.

Mrs. Jackson shared that the school is still in process of switching over the budget information and access to Ms. Gordon, so the June reconciliations have not been completed.  Going forward, the Board's finance committee will have regular meetings to review detailed information prior to the Board meetings.

The Governor signed the new budget last night, which includes raises for staff.

Ms. Jackson shared that Gaggle is a new tool that DPI is using and paying for to manage and improve school safety and provide mental health support to students.  Kestrel will be adding this program as well as other schools in the state.

Ms. Gordon provided an update on the elementary school.  The school has completed all of the required maintenance per the lease agreement for the landlord.  The school has moved about 60% of the items out of the building, and much of the work will be finished by July 25.

Mr. Powe and Mr. Price provided an update on the materials coming in for 5th through 9th grade scholars (graduating 8th graders), who will be participating in the STEM and financial literacy camps at Camp Kestrel. 

The Board discussed the nominations from last month.  They are as follows:

President - Adrienne Davis

Vice President - Dalia Wimberly

Treasurer - Brandon Paris

Secretary - Stephanie McGarrah

Members emailed their votes in writing to Ms. McGarrah, and she read them out (see vote tallies above).

Ms. Davis and Ms. Jackson shared that the committee drafted a parental leave policy and is now working through the costs.  The draft plan is shared in the folder, and the committee will continue to work through the costs of the proposal for the Board to vote next month.

Ms. Gordon provided an update on the Strong Schools Toolkit.  The program is sunsetting, and Kestrel Heights administration is recommending that the school adopts some of the protocols for the management of COVID symptoms.

If a student has 2 symptoms, they will take a COVID test.

Diagnosed with no symptoms - come to school, but wear a mask

Diagnosed with symptoms - stay at home for 5 days

Cleaning protocols are also outlined in the recommendation (e.g. nightly disinfectant, more frequent disinfecting for high-touch surfaces, etc).

Ms. McGarrah noted that the Board discussed