Modesto reviewed data around year long goals as outlined in PP slide deck attached

Staff Surveys: solid growth in favorability between September and December, especially in the way staff feel comfort expressing their own opinions and feeling that they are part of a team that works together.

Family Surveys: high favorability overall

LACS taking effective steps towards new hires. On target as we move into 2022 with good interest in leadership roles from in-house candidates. LACS meeting and exceeding goals in resumes reviewed and invitations for interviews offered. Numbers rising in Round 1 interviews completed

Modesto reviewed the recent complexities the school has managed with the exponential rise of the omicron variant in Springfield. In the first week of school 7 staff (10%) and 37 students tested positive with others out as close contacts or with concern for the virus. The staff have shown flexibility in covering for each other. Attendance dipped below 80%. Lunch served to go this week. To start the second week, lunch will be spread out between the cafeteria and classrooms to limit possibility of spread and contact tracing. Regular testing continues.

Only 3 staff members are unvaccinated- they test twice a week and daily if deemed a close contact.