1. Bobby Humes asked if the board could have access to the itemization of Amazon purchases for fiscal stewardship. 
2. Katie Silberstein noted that this is a process that we can change in the future if desired.

No public comments were received in writing and there were no participants in the virtual lobby. 

• Z. Sykes asked how to submit potential board candidates
• B. Humes asked for them to be sent via email. 
• B. Humes noted that the board had a retreat this past weekend where several board positions were filled.
  • T. Seaberry: Vice President
  • L. Chattin: Secretary
  • Z. Sykes: Treasurer (candidate)
• B. Humes noted that the board is better positioned to support the goals and mission of the school.

CEO

• Enrollment is 145. 
• Semester 2 welcomed 5 new students. Some of these students are returning students.
• 85% of scholars participated in in-person Exhibitions last week.
• Enrollment for next school year is currently open.
• Open House, shadow days, and tours are every Friday.
• There are 17 applications for freshmen for next year.
  • K. Silberstein asked about the application process for prospective freshmen
  • Z. Sykes asked if current students have the ability to speak to current middle school students.
  • A. O'Neal answered in the affirmative.

Compliance

• Letter of Inquiry response was received by the WA Charter Commission. 
• 98% rate of submissions (ex.: board trainings, student exit forms, staffing certifications, etc.)
• On-time submissions are down slightly from 63% to 60% 

Staffing Update

• Listening sessions with staff and Intent-to-Return forms will happen next week
• Staff had a social event last week
• In the process of hiring more substitute teachers. 
• Opening pool for new candidates for the 2024 - 25 school year in February
• Training to utilize UDL to support all students across the learning spectrum
• Reminder that 85% of staff felt confident in the future of the school.
• There have been trainings for teachers to envision and structure math instruction with relatable curriculum. 

CAO

• Board will need to approve revised School Site Commission Goal by March 2024.
  • K. Silberstein asked for clarification to ensure that the board added this to the February agenda.
  • A. O'Neal stated that we are on-track to meet our L2L goal.
• Field trips and shadow days have been occurring including Microsoft Black Engineers event. 
• Jesse Johnson will be the keynote speaker at the Black History Event on February 29th.
• African American, Low-Income, and Female students are meeting the goals in ELA compared to other schools in the catchment area. Other sub-categories are not.
• In Math Hispanic, SWD, and Low-Income students are meeting the goals in math 
• B. Humes asked what the action plan was for improving math
  • A. O'Neal answered acquiring curriculum, training, and helping teachers understand the standards.
• Z. Sykes asked if there were comparison scores so that we could see growth, A. O'Neal answered that we are still in baseline years and that the 2023 - 24 school year will be the first year for comparison data. 
• Z. Sykes offered to connect the school with an organization to provide tutoring and mentoring. 

Given by L. Chattin

CAO search is in process.

• L. Chattin is doing first round interviews
• School team will do second rounds
• The board will approval the recommendation
• Academic Committee will begin meeting in February.
  • Priorities include mining and streamlining data
  • Curriculum Vetting process

Given by K. Silberstein

Priorities will be:

• Fundraising
• Enrollment

Given by T. Seaberry

• Has been working to get the board through onboarding
• The charter application is in the Box file.
• The link has been updated for the Teacher Certification training has been updated. B. Humes resent the updated link to the board. 

Given by B. Humes

• Continuing to support these two roles in the operation space
• B. Humes will be able to support the CEO with networking for L2L and the culture of the building. 

Given by N. Bean and Z. Sykes

• Newly created on 1/27/24. 
• N. Bean asked if there was a format for updates
• Z. Sykes noted that she has started mining community resources

• 2021 - 22: 68%
• 2022 - 23: Goal was 88%. Actual was 67%
• 2023 - 24: 75% Current Actual
• 2024 - 25: 50% goal proposed by A. O'Neal
  • After a lengthy discussion the board agreed that the goal should not be lower than the baseline. 

- N. Bean shared an article about supporting charter schools.

- Appreciation given to H. Albubakar for her presence tonight.