Ms. Davis noted that people could put public comments in the chat. 

There was no public comment.

Ms. Vargas shared the Marketing and Enrollment report.  There were three withdrawals in May, and all three students left due to moves.  There are currently 374 returning students and 111 students have accepted seats for the 2024-25 school year as of June 13.  These numbers have and will continue to fluctuate.  We have had 265 applications to date this year, which is down from last year (293 applications). 

The Bloomwell Group shared the May performance for social media outreach.  They are currently working on Camp Kestrel and Kindergarten play dates (2 dates). Bloomwell recommended using local talent for local outreach efforts.

Ms. McGarrah shared that there is an Eagle Scout who is willing to build us a gaga pit, and we are continuing to work to raise funds for the playground.  Ms. Davis shared that there are some opportunities to engage community partners and ask for funds from our community.

Ms. Villegas shared an overview of the EOG performance.  The information is preliminary and shows some growth in scores.  Third grade scored over 70% in reading and math.  95% of eighth grade math 1 students tested as proficient.  Across reading, math, and science tests across all grades, Kestrel showed big improvements year over year.  

Students who needed remediation for EOGs have the opportunity to come, get remediation, and retest.  206 retest invitations were sent for all subjects across all grades to students that were within 10 points of proficiency.  31% of students accepted the invitation to attend remediation.

Mr. Touchette shared the school culture report for May. Kindergarten, fifth and eighth grade promotion ceremonies took place yesterday.  The PTA supported the staff during teacher appreciation week, and there were concerts and dances.  The K-5 musical, Soul Train, was a very engaging events for parents, families, staff and students. The eighth and fifth grades had dances.  Attendance was up in May, which was very positive.  There was an uptick in office referrals and incidents in April and May, but overall discipline incidents and OSS days were down year over year.

Ms. Marrow presented on Camp Kestrel 2024 plans.  The camp will take place over three weeks in the summer.  100 scholars are enrolled; teachers and staff have already been hired. There are two playdates for kindergarten study during Camp Kestrel.

Ms. Jackson shared the Executive Director Report, and the state's EpiCenter report is complete and up-to-date. For the Office of Federal Programs, three of the five reports are complete, and the other two are underway.  All of these reports are on-time.

Ms. Jackson shared the current 2023-24 budget.  We are 91% of the way through the school year, but all of our revenue has not yet been recorded. We need a budget amendment, but we are projected to end the year with a slight surplus.  Kestrel is in compliance with days cash on hand and debt service ratios.

Ms. Jackson shared the FY 2024-25 budget.  The assumptions made for the budget include the following: (1) the projected students (CSADM) of 485 was used for the budget, (2) the CSADM target is 523 students (in the current year, Kestrel has 436 students in the post 20 day ADM).

The biggest difference in the drop of revenue is the expiration of federal funds.  Overall, the budget shows a surplus of around $6,000.

Mr. Thompson provided an update.  This month, the school had a health inspection, the light study, and some camera updates.  Duke Energy is making repairs to lights, and Kestrel will have to pay $500 for the next light study.  There were some repairs that needed to be made to the detention pond, and the pond has passed the inspection.  Emerge has repaired some computers.  Additional repairs are needed for HVAC, and some shingles have been replaced on the gym roof.

While BC Construction Group has worked on the detention pond, Kestrel needs to get the light study completed (with a passing grade) to finish the work for the final CO for the new building.

The Board discussed additional questions and having discussions about tax refunds and investments related to facilities and other needs in the finance and facilities' committees.

Ms. Jackson discussed that there are several RFP responses for catering (as part of the National School Lunch Program) that will be presented to the Board in July.

No update at this time.

Ms. Jackson shared the recommended changes to the Financial Policy.   The Parent and Family Engagement Policy will be brought back in July after the new PTA Board has time to review.

Ms. McGarrah reported that the Board discussed personnel and hiring.