Suzanne McFarland updated the board members on the school leader search.  A survey about most important qualities in a school leader is planned to be sent to MPA Community soon. The timeline will be updated to reflect current status.

Sarah O'Bryan from Accel Schools provided a broad overview of the services available from Accel school management organization. Basic areas that an agreement could cover include personnel, recruiting, hiring, staff leaves of absences, payroll, and benefits management. They would participate in negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement and interface with the administrative staff. Assist with ongoing coaching of teachers and hold the staff accountable to the goals of the program. The board expressed an interest in continuing to explore this option to provide management services to the School. Ms. O'Bryan will compile a document providing greater detail of services available and costs. 

Ms. Tiffany Randle updated the board members on the status of board projects.  Two current board projects include recess equipment and diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Ms. Randle is hoping for more interest and participation from stakeholders before moving forward with the projects. 

Ms. Tiffany Randle presented information on Insight K-12 communications service. This service may assist in streamlining communications to and from the community and the school.  Ms. Randle will gather more info from the vendor regarding price and a possible trial.

Ms. Teri Harrison updated the board on the the new board member process.  Voting will occur in May with new member terms to begin July 1. We will close to applications before the April Regular Board Meeting.