T. Miller was not present, A. Jordan went over some of T. Miller's reflections, including test score declines, the student population increase of over 40% in the last two years, and our growth in demographics is now expanding with students enrolling from other public schools and homeschools. 

Strategic priorities: Financial Sustainability, High School Transition Success, Student Wellness Programs, Succession Planning, Seaside School Alignment Staff Retention and Development

The MOU was discussed and how things have changed with administration change. Looking to add the MOU as a bullet point focus so that the school and college are all working together.

Concerns regarding curriculum and instruction will be addressed at the next Academic Excellence meeting in November 11th.

M. Harrison--said that some of the scores decline are at a national level (including math).

K. Mixson—many 8th grade students take high school algebra, so those math scores are not reflective of the total 8th grade class.

D. Ward went over some of the key pieces from his update submitted and also discussed:

• The courtyard is almost complete
• The Addams Family Theatre production starts tonight in the courtyard/stage
• Positive Behavior Support System
• Lunch at the Coast
• Star Math Stats

Discussion between J. Ward and D. Ward regarding options of having more options for core classes (ex. Pre-AP Algebra 1 and Algebra 1). At this time no non honors classes are offered. Students needing extra help have SDS and Gear Up.

K. Mixson gave the following updates on SNS:

• Mentoring 
• Talent Show
• Coastal Cleanup
• Ms. Mitchell and Mrs. Mixson attended Ron Clark Academy for PD
• Ms. Abbie Lee and Ms. Liza Snyder were recognized by the CAA

C. Cox gave the following updates:

• Tom Glavine Golf Outing grossed over $200 thousand dollars ($50 thousand more than the previous two years) with net earnings of $103 thousand.
• Meeting today to sign contracts for next year 
• The county has approved us to have a larger number of participants for Taste of the Race.
• A new fundraising event is in the works to support the expansion.
• The golf event supports the expansion & the race supports operational

K. Tucker gave a legislative update:

• Working with Rubin Turnbull on guidance for appropriations, two applications have been prepared.

Discussion on how the school might want to move forward with the expansion between K. Tucker, A. Jordan, J. Ward, M. Harrison and C. Brown                                                                                           

K. Sandoe went over the items on the agenda for Academic Excellence. 

J. Ward asked how mental health data is collected. K. Mixson and D. Ward discussed safety plans, threat assessment meetings and other ways that could be measured.

Next meeting will be November 11th with a full agenda.

C. Brown discussed the following updates:

• Received $750k state appropriations 

• District agreed to use current year headcount number for FEFP payments 

• Continue to build up cash reserves to help mitigate uneven cash flows associated with LCIR

• Setting up reserve money market account at the school

R. Kauffman gave the following updates:

•  New Policies (School Safety & Protection of Student Information)
•  Policy Manual is being updated
•  Application and Admissions Policy is under review.
•  2026 Enrollment Schedule

C. Brown inquired about policies and procedures with the law regarding who can play on our sports teams. 

A conversation with C. Brown, D. Ward, K. Mixson, J. Ward, M. Harrison, and A. Jordan discussing if we need a policy or procedure to go with the new law or possibly a matrix or rubric.