Two perspective trustees will be going through the onboarding process to join the board. IHP is still awaiting information/report from NYSED. 

A review of financial assets and deferred  revenues were provided. Liabilities and assets were reviewed as well. There were a few large bills that are attributed to major repairs that were made. 

The projected revenues were provided with increases. A discussion was held about the break down of the projections that are based on current and expected enrollment. Medical insurance projects are anticipated to be less than what has been budgeted. The line for substitutes are projected to be higher due to anticipated teacher support needed. A discussion was held about science, math and English curriculum line items. 

The cash flow projections for the next three months was provided and reviewed. The days of cash on had was reviewed as well, no issues were presented. A question was asked if IHP participated in E-rate funding. A question was asked about the deficit projections and how it works. June provided a step by step breakdown of how the cash deficit is calculated. 

Enrollment: IHP has over 225 students enrolled currently. Enrollment update for year 2024-25, the goal of enrollment is 260. A discussion was held about 4K at IHP. A discussion was held about the class increase of kindergarten and first grade classes. The intent to return has already begun. IHP staff have great relationships with families to identify students that will return. 86% of families have completed the intent to return surveys. A questions was asked if IHP is partnering with middle schools for placement after fifth grade. 

Academic updates: STEP data was reviewed. every grade grew in their percentage except for the third grade class. Kindergarten made the most progress. 84% of students completed the STEP assessment. Teacher reflection and action planning was provided. Percentages of proficiency was provided for review. Lower elementary students are meeting proficiency over 50%. A discussion was held about the upper elementary students a question was asked about the STEP data between last academic year and this academic year to track the growth of students. A discussion was held about Saturday academies to support students that have been struggling. A question was asked about the messaging to families when students are not succeeding academically. Reports are sent to parents with a breakdown to show the areas in which students are struggling and supports that are in place. A question was asked about the change in the school schedule to support students academic growth. Guided reading blocks will be added to provide further supports for interventions. 

School culture: School events were presented for the month of March. Up coming events were provided; Parent-teacher conferences and Soca Wick and Sip.