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• Reviewed dates on opportunity calendar

• Need to finalize items for teacher appreciation week and the community night
• Officer elections next month
• June planning session for new officers
• 5:30-8:00 community night
• Christa to send new family communication for community night
• Food carts at community night - looking to schedule
  • Food available to purchase

Excellence – Academic Updates

1. During April, our instructional focus remained centered on strengthening classroom instruction in preparation for end-of-year assessments.
2. As we approach the administration of assessments such as easyCBM and the Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS), staff are supporting students in becoming increasingly comfortable with the digital tools and formats associated with these assessments. At the same time, we are reinforcing the importance of effort, perseverance, and pride in students when demonstrating their learning via these assessments. 

Empowerment – Staff Training & Retention

1. Professional learning during April remained closely connected to classroom practice and schoolwide instructional priorities. 
2. In addition to instructional support, staffing remains a key priority as we continue planning for the 2026–27 school year. 
   1. We are moving forward with issuing employment agreements to team members returning for the next school year. 
      1. At this time, three team members will be unable to return due to the expiration of their J-1 visas.
      2. At today’s meeting, we are requesting Board approval of the employment agreements 

Engagement & Equity – Community & Culture

1. Our work in engagement and equity during April continued to reflect a strong commitment to family partnership, community connection, and culturally responsive practices. 
   1. We are planning to host a family event on May 1st to engage more families in PTO and volunteer opportunities and so that they also have an opportunity to meet other Arco Iris families. We remain grateful to our PTO and volunteers for their support of recent school events, including the Book Fair and Lotería Night!
      1. We are partnering with businesses next door for additional parking for this event. 
   2. We engaged in revisions to the Family Engagement Survey to better align with our DEIB commitments, and our survey has been shared with families.
2. Looking ahead, the Spring Auction on April 25 represents an important opportunity not only for fundraising, but also for strengthening community investment in the school. 
3. In parallel, our partnership with Wake Up Beaverton through a food drive initiative reflects our broader commitment to supporting families and neighbors through community-based collaboration, particularly during times of crisis or instability.

Financial Responsibility – Enrollment, Fundraising & Operations

1. Current enrollment stands at 403 students.
   1. Lottery Application totals: 425  (cap: 459)
2. Fundraising remains on solid footing, with approximately $145,000 raised to date.
   1. The upcoming Spring Auction will be an important opportunity to build continued support for the school’s mission and programs.
3. Operationally, charter expansion and re-submittal efforts remain ongoing. 
   1. This work continues alongside broader marketing and planning efforts intended to support long-term sustainability, enrollment stability, and organizational growth. As we move into the final stretch of the school year, we will remain focused on aligning operational decisions with both immediate school needs and longer-term strategic priorities.

Key Next Steps (May 2026)

• Additional areas of focus have included strengthening checks for understanding, expanding equitable participation, and ensuring that students are consistently able to explain and apply their learning independently. We will also be visiting classrooms to engage students in growth mindset and a sense of pride when engaging with their end of year and state assessments.

• Month of March net gain $30K+
• Ahead of last year for year over year comparison
• CDs - est $2-3K a month interest lost compared to last year due to interest rates

• No meeting this month
• 48 responses on the survey (est total 120 average for last 2 years)

• Working on interest list to get to 200 before submission 

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