Susan Dornan verified that meeting was publicly posted.

No public comments

Allison Lentz provided the sponsor report. She discussed that each school’s contract with ESCLEW requires general liability insurance (at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million in aggregate), excess orumbrella policy extending coverage as primary coverage for at least $5 million, directors and officers liability and errors and omissions coverage (at least $1 million
per occurrence, not claims-made coverage), and property insurance. Proof of insurance to be turned in yearly.

During the December site visit Allison reviewed student general files for compliance as
well as reviewed updates on academic progress on winter benchmark testing and
Reading Improvement Plans. During the January site visit she reviewed student discipline and PBIS. 

There were no red flags on the financial review with Linda Moye.

Treasurer's report was in board packet reviewed prior to the meeting. No additional discussion. 

Sh'annon Caldwell reviewed the Director's report as presented.  RIMC plans will serviced in grades two and three by Mrs. Maskin. K-1 will be responsible for carrying out reading intervention to identified students.  Mrs. Maskil's caseload was reduced based on the SPED calculator to all for her support of RIMPS.  Curricular materials are being ordered to replace those used thus far in year.  Field Trips are planned and current on event calendar.  Teacher evaluations planned to start the first week of February.  

Ms. Robinson reviewed the Principal's report as presented.  There have not been any suspensions since the December Regular meeting.  Edison Club is hiring additional staff.  Spelling bee will be in January.  Middle school dance scheduled for 2/15.  

Removed from the agenda as approved at previous meeting.

Operations team working well. Hiring and resignations on agenda for approval. 

Food service with The Daily going well.  MPA is working out supply issues with vendor.

Audits going on-NSLP audit going on.  FTE audit happening 2/28/2023 and NSLP audit is scheduled for 2/13/2028.  Board members inquired about location of Edison Club and requested a check on the internet connection at the basement back door. 

The Enrollment and Advancement report was reviewed as presented. Enrollment and reenrollment reviewed.  There are scheduled monthly kindergarten readiness information sessions.  There is a kindergarten open house in March.  Fundraising updates were shared. Press release on GIG award was in Freshwater Cleveland Magazine and social media postings.  Winter Benefit raised $23,022.49. Annual Appeal Update will start in January.  Stoller fundraising will occur February 24-March 13.  Valentines parties for k-5-parent volunteers to come in. 

Committee planning to meet on the Tuesday before every board meeting. Complete debrief of the winter benefit tabled until full board can be in on it--will review at the session on 1/28. Twana working on finalizing charter.

Ms. Randle inquiring about ODE international teacher exchange programs and cultural exchange programs.

The committee has a weekly meeting with Dave Massa and Sarah O’Bryan. Sarah O’Bryan shared that they are looking into a benefits transition.
 

The Community School Threat Assessment training is complete for team for all but 2 members, both who are scheduled in January and February. A review of the CSTAG training will be presented at the strategic session in January.  Deb Zeffren is working on getting estimates on items to consider for safety and security grant monies. 

The  committee had a discussion regarding intersession that was included in the Education Team report. The committee made updates to the club/organization policies and 11.6 goals.

11.6 Goals previously discussed and approved.  Discussion with Kurt Aey regarding the language of the goals not aligning with the mission of MPA.  Mr. Aey discussed possible edit to the wording in future contract goals.