The interim ED highlighted: (1) the many fieldwork opportunities across grade levels; (2) Mundo Verde leaders' presentation on leading restorative practices in crew session at the National EL Conference; and (3) Mundo Verde PTO's collection of more than $40,000 to fund the end-of-year appreciation gift for all staff. The Mundo Verde staff also celebrated together at the annual winter celebration. 

Rodrigo shared an update on student and family recruitment for the upcoming school year. Recruitment season is underway and Mundo Verde staff participated in ED Fest and connected with prospective and new families.

The Interim ED reshared and provided an update on goals for the 2024-2025 school year. The commitment remains to rebuild and reset culture. Learning highlights the need for senior leadership roles in both nonprofit and academic functions, adding capacity with addition of an interim chief of staff with a revised reporting structure, continued investment in developing HR, and building the board involvement.

In partnership with Emerging Equity ~15 staff members have the opportunity to participate in an equity working group. The group, facilitated by Emerging Equity, will make recommendations to leadership, including the board of directors, for investments in training and evaluate potential vendor/partners for staff training moving forward. All staff have been invited to apply to participate in the working group.

The Founder and Strategic Advisor shared the facilities project update. The abatement of the site is underway. The demolition of the existing building is expected next month and could take up to eight weeks to complete. Construction is expected in early spring. The pricing of the project has yet to be finalized. An August 2025 open date is not possible and contingency plans are being explored. 

The Interim ED shared an overview of the fiscal year audit.

Board member Roman Goldstein presented an update on financials as of October.

Board member Rashida Young shared learnings from MAP math and reading data that the committee reviewed. The committee discussed and named the demographic makeup differs by campus and highlighted the needs. Attendance was a bright spot for both campuses thanks to teacher teams and the family engagement coordinator. QSR data for both campuses was highlighted.

Board member John Mahaffie provided an update on governance and plans for moving forward. The committee is designing an updated recruitment process for new board members and putting key governance structures in place.

Board member John Mahaffie provided an update on the ED search process. Two candidates were selected to move through the finalist stage to participate in full day school campus visits.