John Amenda reported significant math performance improvements with a 10 percentage point gain school-wide and strong gains in fifth and sixth grade students who started at near-zero proficiency. The school implemented new leadership, high-impact tutoring, curriculum investments, and coaching partnerships, with plans to replicate these successful math efforts in reading next year. The team discussed expanding tutoring to include reading and seeking additional expertise in science of reading instruction for older elementary students, with Toby Grosswald offering to provide training on foundational skills.

The Level Field team presented updates on the facilities project's due diligence period for acquiring the new property, which has been extended through July 29th. The team also updated on real estate development progress and is working to refine costs and continues on schedule for a 2028-2029 delivery. The team also discussed ongoing environmental testing, including Phase 2 assessments and additional testing for lead, water, and radon, with results expected by July 10th.

Aniyah Wright gave a brief talent update and is completing the hiring process for remaining open positions for the 26/27 school year (7th grade science, 5th/6th grade reading and language arts, 7th grade math, operations manager).

Members from Philanthropic Fundraising and FundED Strategies presented their backgrounds and expertise in raising funds for charter schools, with specific experience in capital campaigns and six and seven-figure gifts. They presented a proposal for managing the school's capital campaign to raise $5 million. They outlined a six-month engagement starting in July and would support board members and staff in making confident gift requests and introductions to potential donors, including providing talking points, materials, and guidance on best practices for capital campaigns. The team expressed enthusiasm about the project's potential and agreed on the importance of collective effort in fundraising to make it a success.

Kevin Corcoran gave a finance update and indicated an increase in next year's funding due to higher charter school rates from the district.