Lisa Bair provided a COVID-19 update and presented the most recent positive test rates for our area. The numbers are trending down. Teachers that want to be vaccinated have been able to receive the vaccine. Approximately 85% of our teachers have had at least one dose of the vaccine.

Sabrina Kordys asked about substitute teachers for teachers that may not feel well after their second dose. Lisa Bair said that they have plans in place to cover this if needed.

Sabrina Kordys asked about cohort size, Lisa Bair said that the average is about 47% opting for hybrid learning with the remainder staying virtual. 

ERA had a wonderful start to hybrid learning. Teachers and students are excited to be back!

Margaret Barr shared that PATH is gearing up for Teacher Appreciation Week. PATH is still seeking volunteers to adopt a senior. Kristin Martin reported that 48/79 seniors have already been adopted.

Charles Penny provided the future visions update. The group would like to survey teachers to see how they are doing with all of the changes and events of the past year.

Future visions is also seeking an update on where ERA is with sports and communication with the athletic director. Charles Penny notes that this was addressed in the executive director update. 

 Future Visions is requesting the creation of a task force to look at adding outdoor learning and activity spaces. Lisa Bair expressed interest in this and asked that the task force think about long term projects, as well. 

Kristi Anspach gave the finance update and shared the current budget report. Local revenue is coming in on target based on private years. Federal revenue is being spent as expected. We are on track fiscally and are projected to have a surplus at the end of the fiscal year. 

Three parent seats and one community member at large seat have terms ending on June 30th 2021. The application process for the board will open in April. Sarah Yagnow will work with Lisa Bair to get the information out to the ERA families and community.

Two finalist candidates were interviewed and the Admin team called references for both candidates and made the final selection. The Admin team unanimously voted to move forward with Dr. Sheldon Lanier. The scope of work was presented by Lisa Bair . Mike O'Malley opened up to the board for discussion. Sabrina Kordys asked that once the scope of work is finalized Dr. Lanier be asked for pre-work or homework for us to do prior to the next school year. Lisa Bair shared that Dr. Lanier has interviewing and pre-work he will be doing leading up to August.  Dianne Gonzalez asked if Lisa Bair and Dr. Lanier had spoken about external facing diversity and inclusion (i.e. website). Lisa Bair said that wasn't specifically discussed but Dr. Lanier said he is flexible and open to various forms of D&I work here at ERA.  Mike O'Malley put the selection to a vote.