There was no public comment.

Pursuant to government code regarding the COVID-related state of emergency in California, the committee voted to hold the meeting virtually.

CEO Alton Nelson set the context for the meeting within the greater challenges facing the school and the education sector as MWA has returned to in-person instruction.

Senior Director of Academic Instruction Micah Stilwell led the committee through a discussion of essential questions related to the return to on-site learning, the impact of staffing challenges/culture and climate issues, improving the efficacy of instruction, and recommended adjustments to address all of the above. Board members and CEO supported the recommendations.

CCC Director Jon Siapno led discussion on PSAT/SAT testing, historical college/career metrics and projections for current seniors, current course offerings, and possible future scenarios tied to staffing levels. The committee also viewed a recorded interaction with CCC AI bot Watson, including how it uses Calendrly and the CCC website to allow counseling appointments and provide answers to frequently asked questions.

Committee members acknowledged the frank and rich discussion that had occurred on a variety of topics, including some of the most challenging issues currently facing the school and leaders expressed a desire to bring more of these type of discussions to the broader staff. Board members praised the resilience and perseverance exhibited.