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Heidi introduced all on the Zoom call.

Heidi discussed the highlights from the month of November.

Tamara Murphy & Sarah Horikawa introduced the intervention team, consisting of 11 members, including three new positions, collaborates effectively to provide support to students. Sarah outlined three intervention goals aligned with SPSA, LCAP, and WASC: academic achievement, professional development, and continuous monitoring.

The WIN (What I Need) program in the Intervention department targets students who have not met grade level standards, with 248 students in reading and 312 in math. The program offers targeted interventions through weekly lessons at home, monitored by the compliance coordinator. The school has implemented school-wide reading fluency assessments, a proactive dyslexia screener process, and enhanced the WIN live classes' curriculum and professional development.

The intervention team has focused on refining the assessment process to provide valuable feedback for student learning. New initiatives include a reading-intensive class for 3rd and 4th graders, increased math support for 1st to 4th graders, and additional phonics classes. The emphasis is on addressing the needs of students in critical areas like reading skills, with a proactive approach to prevent further challenges. Student success team meetings and special education referral meetings are conducted as needed, employing a support cycle of analyzing, strategizing, collaborating, and creating action plans to monitor and ensure students' ongoing progress. 

The board members expressed appreciation for the comprehensive and accurate budget report and other materials provided, highlighting the value of receiving information in advance for thorough review. They commend Chelsea and express confidence in the school's leader, Heidi, praising her compassion, dedication, and hard work, as well as acknowledging the entire team's efforts.

The board acknowledges the school's achievement as one of the few non-classroom-based charter schools to receive a distinguished school designation, describing it as incredible. They commend Joe for his role in financial oversight and express gratitude to everyone who presented during the meeting. The presence of Chelsea at the board meeting is welcomed, and they emphasize the school's positive and dedicated atmosphere, expressing pride in being associated with Excel Academy.

Steve appreciates the collaborative nature of the meetings and thanks those who presented, highlighting the importance of keeping everyone informed. He commends Heidi for her proactive communication, preventing surprises or challenges. The board wishes everyone happy holidays and expresses pride in being affiliated with Excel Academy. They recognize Heidi's visionary leadership, emphasizing the continuous growth and forward momentum of the school's vision. The board acknowledges the collective effort of the entire team, highlighting their manifestation of servant leadership to students, parents, and each other.

Heidi expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of the team, acknowledging the rare gift of a supportive and united group. She emphasized the challenges faced in other work environments where such unity is lacking, making problem-solving more difficult. 

Heidi highlighted the importance of addressing parent education, specifically focusing on attendance and engagement. To enhance understanding, the school is working with a group called Possip (Positive Gossip) to analyze data related to attendance and engagement. The goal is to ensure that efforts put into events yield proper feedback. An upcoming event, "Parent PowerUp" in February, aims to engage home educators with workshops on digital cyber safety and includes provisions for child care.

Heidi expressed excitement about the ongoing goal of focusing on parent education and acknowledges the diligent work of Jenny in providing detailed reports. Gratitude is extended to Joe for his work on the first interim, providing stability, and appreciation is conveyed to Chelsea for her support. Heidi also shared her positive experience with a coaching program, expressing satisfaction with the mentorship received.