Melisa Lemire, Board Chair, invited Michael McGean, Director of Teacher Development & Compliance, to share a compliance update. Michael directed the Committee's attention to the school's current enrollment of 193 students. Michael shared the current breakdown of students by grade level: 42 9th graders, 63 10th graders, 49 11th graders, and 39 12th graders. 

Sonya Pratt, Executive Director, shared context for the school enrollment noting the broader enrollment declines in Boston area charter schools. The Committee noted previous discussions about the enrollment with Sonya. Next, the Committee inquired about the trajectory of enrollment based on previous years. Sonya noted there were 12 students in the most recent lottery and that City on a Hill typically continues to receive student applications throughout the fall. 

After, Michael provided the Committee an update on SIMS, SSDR and EPIMS. Michael noted SIMS will be ready for submission by the October 28th deadline. He also noted SSDR is up to date as there have been no suspensions or other reportable offenses. Finally, Michael shared that the work for the EPIMS submission, which is due on December 2nd, is already underway. The Committee thanked Michael for the compliance update.   

Melissa initiated a discussion around board growth and engagement. Melissa noted there are two new Members to be voted on during the next full Board meeting with one additional potential Member under discussion. Melissa invited Sonya to share more about the new potential Board Member. Sonya noted the potential new Board Member will also be shadowing the meeting tonight. Sonya also noted the potential Board Member is a former student and is current working in real estate. 

Next, Melissa initiated a discussion about the onboarding process for new Board Member. Melissa noted the importance of the onboarding process for ensuring that Board Members understand the importance of their work and their professional obligations. 

Next, Sonya noted the importance of Board Member attendance to ensure that all Committees can consistently meet quorum. Finally, Melissa also noted the importance of legal and operations expertise for future potential Board Members.