Rachel shared that we will spend the next several months bringing meaningful content to board meetings and considering growth criteria before moving forward with any strategic planning. 

Denise shared background and an update from the development working group. We've discussed a short and long term strategy. Short term strategy is to raise the matching funds for SGP. Denise reviewed the criteria for the matching funds and emphasized the need to reach into the community and local businesses to raise the $75k. Denise shared the funding needs that the group has identified including current operational needs, capital needs and the development of an alumni support program. Tom shared some ideas  for naming rights including the planks on the deck, classrooms, hallways, etc as part of the larger concept for raising funds from all levels of donors through a giving tree. Matt shared a preview of the "pitch book" the group is creating which trustees can use as a tool and will include talking points. The pitch book will explain our mission, where we've been and where we are going, what we need to get there and the giving tree 

Lori Fresina, M&R and Jennie Williamson, MCPSA shared a presentation about the MCPSA advocacy agenda and ways trustees can support the goals.