Mrs. Davis noted that participants could put public comment in the chat.

There was no public comment.

Mrs. Vargas provided an enrollment update.  Social media ads are going out with a reach of over 12,000 people.  There are about the same number of applications as last year.  Confirmed enrollment is 449 to date with a target of 505 enrollees and applicants are still considering their options.  If all applicants and returning students accepted their seats, Kestrel would have over 650 scholars for the 2023-24 school year.

Mr. Matthews provided an update that the school received a substantial certificate of completion on May 3, 2023 and is working towards a final certificate of occupancy.  The school team reported that the emptying of the storage trailers is nearly complete, but will be completed once the new building is fully ready.

Ms. Villegas and Mrs. Bowie talked about Read to Achieve summer camp, which serves as a summer literacy camp for grades 1-3.  50-60 scholars were invited and about half will likely attend.  The scholars will get 72 hours of literacy instruction.  Mrs. Marrow shared plans for Camp Kestrel with about 130 scholars expected; that camp will start on July 10.  The majority of campers are K-2, including incoming kindergartners.

Mr. Price shared a report on Kestrel Culture.  The fourth quarter will be dedicated to end of grade test review and working with the social worker and counselors to contact families about attendance and tardies.  Mr. Price shared that there were only 72 documented incidents for K-8 during this school year as the school continues to focus on positive behavioral reinforcement.  Promotion ceremonies and concerts are scheduled to take place this month.

Ms. Villegas provided information on the End of Grade testing (EOGs).  Mr. Love will serve as the building coordinator for testing.  There will be enough spaces in current building if we are unable to use the new building, but hopefully the school will be able to use the new building for testing if the final certificate of occupancy.  

Mrs. Jackson shared the Executive Director report.  She discussed enrollment, staff training and engagement, and cultural events.   All EpiCenter reports are on-track and up-to-date.

Mrs. Jackson shared the monthly budget report.  Through April 2023, Kestrel's budget remains on-track with a projected surplus at the end of the school year.  According to Kestrel's bond covenants, the school is required to have 45 days of cash on hand through December 2023 and then 60 days of cash on hand after December 2023 until the debt is paid off. Kestrel currently has over 145 days cash on hand.  Kestrel is also meeting the compliance service covenant for the debt service ratio as well.

Mrs. Gordon and Mr. KT presented the operations report.  Mr. KT shared the current needs that Kestrel has for capital improvements: (1) the HVAC unit will need to be replaced at an estimated cost of $20,000 (expensive because of installation location and base); (2) the hot water heaters will need to be replaced (estimated $32,600 to replace both units); (3) recabling the current building estimates are underway with e-rate applications in progress; and (4) updating/replacing older Chromebooks with estimates being collected.  Other ongoing issues include repairing/replacing the roof on the older school and repairing the monument sign.  The school has also found a company that can service the retention ponds.

Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Callahan discussed the Parent and Family Engagement policy that identifies the ways in which the school plans to engage with its families.  The biggest change is updating the dates in the documents.  Next year in the new facility, there will be more parent family engagement opportunities.

Mr. Price presented on behalf of Mr. Powe for the Academic subcommittee.  There are some questions that the committee has asked of organizations/companies interested in a partnership with Kestrel Heights.  Ten organizations have responded, and 4 have committed to partnering with the school and 5 have expressed some interest.

Ms. Davis shared an update from the governance committee.  There is a need to recruit more board members, and we will start recruiting and accepting applications.

Ms. McGarrah reported that the Board discussed personnel recommendations, a technology update, and building construction issues.