A. Ortiz presented the report, pointing out and explaining variances. J. Montgomery asked clarifying questions about budget dates relating to salaries (hourly and salaried, July through June). K. Sved added additional explanations. C. Wright asked a question about the CDE loan (payoff schedule). K. Sved explained the details. J. Montgomery inquired about figures on the balance sheet and A. Ortiz explained how we enter accounts receivable. J. Montgomery suggested that we add page numbers to future reports. She also suggested that a certain column be added to a report and A. Ortiz confirmed that it will be added in the future. J. Montgomery discussed P2 dates and related attendance rates connected to ADA. She has noticed a curve (attendance rate) at one site. N. Crivello asked if 96% is a customary target for ADA. Other members provided feedback on this matter, including strategies applied to promote attendance at NS.

A. Ortiz solicited questions and concerns about the LCAP. She answered questions from members, including procedures for charter schools compared to non-charters relating to the LCAP. C. Wright asked about baselines actuals on staff surveys. A. Ortiz and K. Sved  provided explanations. J. Montgomery considered the alignment between LCAP and NS charter documents. She also mentioned certification and assignment of teachers in the charter school realm (and related terminology in the LCAP). She pointed out that we will need to track data relating to coaching sessions (as currently mentioned on LCAP draft). K. Sved and J. Montgomery discussed the EL reclassification policy at NS, including key criteria, as related to the LCAP.

A. Ortiz presented the budget and explained key procedures. She shared a PowerPoint presentation (to be shared at a future board meeting) and solicited feedback. Committee members discussed the slides and asked several questions, including questions about budgeting for WPS. Her presentation ended with a slide featuring future goals and next steps.

K. Sved, CEO, provided an update on facilities. He mentioned a long-term HPS strategy as a priority for next year (relating to the HPS middle school and an agreement with HSD). In the case of WPS, K. Sved mentioned the need for upcoming feasibility studies for the main site that we are currently considering. J. Montgomery provided input regarding funding and the contracting of architects.

K. Sved provided a brief update regarding the possibility of offering professional development services to external agencies.