Brian Anderson presented the financials

There were no significant changes from August 2023 report

B. Tran asked about the interest earned. B. Anderson stated that a sweep account was opened to earn interest

Furniture Purchases

• J. Renbarger asked if with the new furniture purchases if the asset balance will change next month. B. Anderson confirmed.
• B. Tran asked if there was a budget for the furniture. C. Stipes stated that ESSER funds were used with an approval in the 2022-2023 school year

Count Day and SBA Funding

• IPS used September 1 as our count day instead of the previously stated October 2. CSS will see a reduction in SBA funds because of this change. CSS has budgeted conservatively.
• J. Renbarger asked if there was a reason IPS used Sept 1 over Oct 1. Ricky Ritter stated that IPS uses a day between the start of the year and the count day. Traditionally it was closer to Sept 15.

C. Stipes did research on digital donations and payments

Go Fund Me Charity account

Easiest set up, families able to share, can use for multiple reasons (Weekend Club, Robotics...)

Square

Great that we can take payments in the office and throughout the school

No option costs CSS. Small usage fees absorbed by the person donating

B. Tran asked if donor letters would be generated. Each platform will automatically generate letters and receipts

POP Presentation by Brooke Glassburn

• 4th year parent at CSS
• B. Glassburn met with AJ Barcome over the summer to brainstorm how to grow the group
• First meeting had 25 parents in attendance
• Room parents are in place for all classes
• 44 parents set to volunteer for PIE day, a record high
• Group will meet in person, and will grow by establishing committees
  • Communication
  • Volunteer
  • Staff Appreciation

Group will meet first Wednesday of each month

N. Torres asked if there was something the board could do to be supportive. B. Glassburn will get back to us

(Ricky Ritter left the meeting. Brooke Glassburn left the meeting)

Robyn Moore, Dean of Academics

• 11 years experience, education
• "Heart for at-risk students"
• Has been in classes and has met students and teachers
• She is already planning the next year with AJ Barcome

CSS is actively working to find quality candidates to fill vacant spots.

April 8, 2024 planning for the full eclipse

Proposing to make it an e-learning day due to the timing. There would not be an opportunity for responsible learning and education during that time.

C. Stipes presented the Title Budget

B. Tran asked about the difference from the Title I budget and the approved 2023-2024 budget. 

C. Stipes stated that CSS will need to make up the difference as needed.

NWEA results for the beginning of the year are showing growth for the whole school 

• 6% growth in ELA and Math.
• 4% growth for the 80th+ percentile in ELA
• 3% growth in the 80th percentile in math

Attendance Data

Year to date for 2023 is 95.61%, with the last 5 days being 99.95%

CSS continuities to eliminate barriers for transportation and attendance

Fall Athletics

• Volleyball--Undefeated, 3 middle school chosen for IPS District All Star Team
• Tennis
• Softball
• Baseball

Enrollment

• 2 seats in 3rd grade are open, all other are full

STEM Certification due in October