Coleen Colarusso joined at 10:12.

Mrs. DaCruz submitted stage II on time, and it is in the portal. RIDE was supportive. 

Mrs. Da Cruz presented the update regarding the reimbursements. She stated that had a fruitful conversation with Mr. Osbourne and he reassured her that the school will receive the second part of the grant of $500,000 and an additional $166,000. 

Mrs. Da Cruz informed the board that they had 3 resignations. There were multiple reasons for this situation, such as some teachers didn't feel was the right fit; they thought that the kids from Woonsocket are more challenging than what they anticipated. At this time there are ongoing efforts to hire new staff and cover the vacancies. 

Mrs. Da Cruz informed the board about the results and stated they were the worst they ever been. She continued by stating that it was for the first time in the school's history that they didn't outperform the State average and other Mayoral schools. Part of the reasons for the situation were identified as back filling in Woonsocket, operating in half model and being unfounded.

Mrs. Dacruz stated that even though they were expecting to take a hit there is still the belief that this model should work for all kids and that they will work hard to prove it. Mrs. Colarusso and Mrs. Dacruz are working together with the teachers to identify and close the gaps, setting and holding expectations accordingly. 

The biggest bright spot was considered the fact that the school consistently outperformed the state average in MLS.

Mrs. DaCruz emphasized that there is still a lot of work to be done and they never want their kids to be under the State Average. 

Mrs. Dacruz stated that she is pleased that Tier 1 is going to be stronger that before and they have a plan in place to improve the teacher's skills and improve the students' performance. 

Mrs. DaCruz stated that they have to bring in a construction manager as the design is still on, to flag pieces that look good in paper but not in practice. At this moment it's necessary just to release the RFP, and after going to the whole process will bring back to the board the information about who bit on it and the selection process. 

Mrs. Waller informed the board that she was pleased with the audit and that will be finalized by the end of October.

Mrs. Waller stated that they will need permission to pre-develop loan term sheets. NFF sent the list of requirements. In discussion is also the intention to seek another lender as well.

Mrs. Waller will have the financial report ready for review at the next meeting. 

Mrs. DaCruz informed the board that the newsletter is going to go out "this week or next". 

Second round of digital advertising will roll out in November, when applications for enrollment go out as well. 

The website is continuing to be improved. 

Mrs. Hamilton congratulated Mrs. DaCruz for the good interview with Valley Breeze. 

M. Beauchamp made a motion to close the executive session and seal the minutes.

C.Dias seconded.

The board Voted to approve the motion.

M. Beauchamp announced that was voted to allow R. DaCruz and S. Izzi to negotiate the parking at 120 Spring Street.