No members of the public were present.

Franci presented several scenarios discussing the potential deficit in the budget if the school enrollment doesn't improve.  Board members came up with a strategy to try and improve school enrollment in the short term.  And possible longer term strategies for improving enrollment.

E.D. Donnell Thomas provided his first report of the school year.  He outlined the following items that have been addressed or identified as options for the school to pursue for improvement.

1.  Improvements have been made to the school from a maintenance perspective.
   1. After improvements, school was inspected by ACOE and school was given a grade of 98%.  A percentage that is rarely given to schools.
   2. Carpets to be shampooed over Thanksgiving break.
2. Students are given opportunities to improve their leadership abilities through clubs, advisory and the school's morning message.
3. Donnell discussed the current units being covered in all subjects .
4. The current teacher headcount was discussed and how adjustments are being made to keep salaries at a level consistent with current enrollment.
5. Current enrollment was discussed and the need for a larger 6th grade class was discussed.
   1. Additionally, Donnell discussed potential recruitment opportunities to gain more students.

Additional discussion was made in efforts to provide the school with free food to be donated to families in need and for use at snack time.