Mr. Amenda reviewed current year-to-date results across all categories, reporting on track status across metrics with marked improvements in organizational health and math and reading predictive performance results.

Strategic objectives for the next 5 years were reviewed with an emphasis on having completed phase 1 of our facility project and beginning preparations for the enrollment of 5th grade. 

Shakira Smith presented to the board the design schematics for the construction of additional classrooms and a gymnasium as prepared by Blackney Hayes Architects. Preliminary cost estimation for the project as prepared by P. Agnes was reviewed along with a discussion of next steps needed to continue to pursue the development of the adjacent parking lot. 

Shakira Smith presented recently passed PDE school code updates, including the requirement for new trustees to swear in via oath and be affirmed by a notary. Additionally the board discussed the need to add a parent of a student as a trustee as required by the new regulations. 

Committee membership was presented to the board with the intent to assess committee interest for committee restructure to be decided during the next meeting. 

Mr. Amenda reviewed the current status of funds raised for this calendar year, reporting having nearly met goal with the intention of a final push for our annual campaign by December 31st. 

Chairman Win Churchill and Vice Chair Robin Halpern discussed the targets for a capital campaign and the need to update the case for support and launch the campaign after we achieve clarity on the status of the adjacent land. 

The finance committee and Kevin Corcoran from Charter Choices presented on current financials which were all meeting or exceeding required district targets. The adjustments to anticipated enrollment and special education counts were discussed and reflected in updated projections for the 24-25 school year.