The ED evaluation is completed and will be discussed during the executive session.

Mr. Rivera gave the financial committee update. The school had a decrease in students, this has not had an impact with the budget. Ms. Brown has met with Signature Bank on a possible move of accounts. The paperwork has been completed for the transfer of our savings account into a higher interest rate account. The next committee will work on a day since the school will be closed during their expected meeting date. Ms. Brown's team is looking into potential ways that the school can use Square to pay in various ways. 

Ms. Russo gave an update on the Education Committee. The committee met by phone and the academic leaders gave the following information:

1. The Academic leaders had completed their quarterly 1 reviews and are working on the quarter 2 reviews.
2. the academic leaders asked for assistance in finding potential teachers that are needed and for the new year. The sub committee will look at their institituitions as well as invite the board to also assist.
3. The Academic leaders gave an update on testing and feel that the school is in a good place. 
4. the absence of the ED was not communicated to families. All communication to the families should be sent by a listserv  for the board so we are aware of what information is being distributed. 
5. Ms. Pagan gave the board a list of events for the rest of the school year.

Ms. Theodore-Greene gave an update on the development committee. The school will host a fundraiser on March 27th 6:30-8:00pm with a agenda of the day as well as the needs for the event to run smoothly. The event will marketing as a fundraiser to support the Education Enhancement Fund. 

Ms. D"Anjou-Pomerleau gave an update on the following:

1. A roof conversion feasibility study will begin during the Feb. break.
2. Ms. Pagan is coordinating a Charter School employment fair with Kent Strong. 
3. We have received a donation from Tim Smith, a son of a St. John's alum.
4. The school was feature din a MasterCard ad that was shown during the Grammy's and is also on youtube. 

Mr. Nesbitt gave his update when he arrived. The committee is working on giving support to the PFO. The PFO asked that the board show support by attending the various events they will host. The next event is the Family Valentine's Dance. The culture climate of the school is favorable. The absence of Mr. Tishuk's sabbatical has minimal impact to the school's operations and families support the academic leaders. 

The board discussed personnel and legal issues.