John Amenda reviewed adjustments to the trimester 3 schedule and consolidation of sections to ensure quality instruction in all classrooms. Standard review of year-to-date performance was reviewed along with specific attention to increased attendance from newly implemented interventions. 

Members of the board reviewed talent information and discussed national trend of vacancies in education. The school team was tasked with developing a one-page overview of needs for circulation to Temple, St. Joes and UPenn leadership in search of stronger pipeline programming for open teaching roles. 

School Performance Committee Chair, Jim Brown, shared recent learnings from school team and committee engagement with experts from the Milton Hershey School. The board agreed to explore a pilot initiative in adding a Family Health Advocate to assist families with gaining access to medical assistance. Additionally, the committee set intentions to begin the process of exploring how to set up a school based mental health clinic at YSCS with a local provider.