Board members will review the memo this week and then the Chair will ask members to vote to approve it at a later time. 

Katie Wise presented the preliminary year-end financials as of June 30, 2024 and the audit preparations. She also presented monthly expenditures over $5,000 and the cash flow report.

Accreditation - Dr. Shaw shared the preparations underway for the Cognia SACS accreditation review at the end of September and the coaching being provided through Cognia. 

HR - She gave an update on hiring, open positions, and teacher certification status. 

Enrollment - Dr. Shaw shared the number of scholars who enrolled, the number who are actually attending school so far, and how the number compares to the budgeted enrollment target. She also shared information about marketing efforts through Mariposa with the support of Charter School Growth Fund. She also explained several of the retention strategies being implemented. Board members asked follow up questions.

Fundraising - Dr. Shaw discussed the grants being applied for and how the board can support these efforts. She also shared the status of the MCOPS grant. 

Compliance - Dr. Shaw shared dates for the MCSAB-required trainings required for board members. 

State Accountability Scores - Dr. Shaw shared embargoed preliminary scores from the state and reminded board members this information is not to be shared outside of this meeting until the embargo has been lifted.  

Finance - Dr. Shaw shared the deadline for the audit to be completed. 

Ms. Hansbrough reported the committee will soon schedule a meeting to set annual goals. She reported she visited several staff members and shared her impressions of the newly-adopted ELA curriculum. 

Committee chairs will contact their members to set a meeting schedule. 

Next meeting will be Monday, September 9, 2024.