T. DeLoach reported that Alma just concluded Q3 and has begun Q3. Recently on Monday, January 23rd, T. DeLoach presented "State of the School" to the full staff. 

T. DeLoach updated the Board on the academic data that was recently gathered from end of Q2 assessments. 

L. Hicks asked who on staff would be attending Academic Excellence as Alexa is currently the Acting Principal of the Ottiwell Campus. 

M. Bride reviewed items discussed by the Development Committee last week. 

B. Kurie is working on plans to streamline types of visits to the campuses. 

M. Bride discussed a proposed event to bring stakeholders together in New Bedford later this spring. 

C. Holley reviewed the December Financials with the Board. 

C. Holley noted the QUALICB is being dissolved. 

C. Holley, on behalf of the finance committee, recommends that Alma purchase two vans for school use. 

G. Fortes asked if the school had considered pricing for insurance and also drivers and monitors. 

C. Holley responded that the school would have an umbrella policy covering ad hoc drivers as well as regular drivers added to the policy. The committee has also factored in the cost of drivers and monitors. 

L. Hicks asked about the condition of the vehicles. 

C. Holley responded that the vehicles are in good condition. 

C. Holley described that Alma no longer needs use of the Immaculate Conception facility. 

In order to save money in the long term, Alma would like to buy out the lease. 

G. Fortes presented the Title IX Policy for the Board's review. 

Y. Dennis asked about training staff involved with Title IX policy. 

G. Fortes reminded the Board that we would like to present our progress on DEI work at the February meeting. 

G. Fortes noted that all Committees have goals for the year.

E. Darrow will get the goals from Academic Excellence and Finance and will add to our documentation so this document is updated. 

J. Baptist updated the Board on the upcoming process for evaluating the CEO. 

The next meeting is scheduled in March. 

J. Baptist stated that her term is coming to an end this coming October 2023. 

The Board is searching for their next Chair. 

M. Bride asked about the recruitment pipeline for this position and the status of Trustee's terms.

E. Darrow will share term limits out with the Board today.

C. Holley asked where a description of the Chair position could be located. J. Baptist responded that the role description is listed in the bylaws. 

J. Baptist will follow up with Trustees after everyone has had a chance to reflect