Melisa Lemire, Board Chair, shifted the Committee's focus to General School and Compliance Updates. Jordan Pina, Chief Operating Officer, delivered updates on various aspects of the school's current state, covering Enrollment figures, Staff transitions, Building Updates, and Negotiation outcomes. Pina highlighted a slight decrease in enrollment but emphasized its resilience compared to the previous year. Additionally, she mentioned the dismissal of one staff member due to performance concerns, managed through existing contingency plans. Pina also announced the official listing of the school building for sale, with inquiries received from sectors like Youth Build, and building tours have commenced. Finally, she reported the conclusion of negotiations for the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Union.

The Committee shifted their focus to the discussion on Board Growth & Engagement. They deliberated on whether to prioritize the growth of Board members, especially considering the impending closure of the School. Pina highlighted interest from a potential new recruit. The Committee expressed concerns about whether these recruits are informed about the closure and if joining at this juncture would be advantageous. Overall, the consensus of the Committee was to emphasize focusing on retaining current Board members and suspending recruitment efforts. Additionally, they decided to continue retention initiatives and address a potential recruit who has been waiting in the queue.