John Amenda went through the school dashboard. Highlights include strong staff attendance, student and staff retention at or above the goal. There was a strong increase in families attending student-led conferences- families are engaging more overall in student academic progress. Areas of improvement include math achievement. growth is near national average. More intensive interventions are taking place in math. 

Beth Birnkrant, Principal, shared information about the purpose of the student-led conferences. Students work with advisors to prepare for this conference with parents and teachers. It is entirely driven by the student and promotes student ownership. John Amenda then shared a video example of one of the student-led conferences. 

John Amenda discussed the Elevate 215 application that was submitted in January and the design sprint. 

The expansion amendment was submitted to the district. We will not receive a response until June most likely. 

We are still in planning phase in submission to the city for the land. Phase 1 environmental study is complete and site surveying is completed. now turn into development of site plan. submitted RFP out for architectural and engineering firms. 

Becca Chazin, Chief of Staff, gave an overview of three capital campaign consultants who submitted proposals for a school capital campaign. 

Kevin Corcoran, from Charter Choices, gave an update on financial position. Strong position financially this year. It will be a more challenging budgeting environment next year with the expiration of ESSER funding.  

Corran Branch, Academic Guidance Counselor, gave an update on high school admissions. Lottery results came out.