Modesto led the team through LACS updates :

• First round of standardized testing took place !  A lot of time dedicated to prep for MCAs.  Team was ready.  100% students in attendance.  Energy and focus was exciting.   Round 2 will be in 2 weeks for math and science and AP exams will also take place in the coming weeks.  Feeling confident! 
• Talent - goal is to retain 80% . .  lower 100%, upper academy 90%   Significant progress in hiring department for the open roles.  Generally feeling good.  AP level roles are current priority to fill as those are most mission critical to fill.  
• Student recruitment - Survey went out to current families asking if students will go back. Moving target currently and connecting with families who are "maybes".  High school options competitive and facility for LACs next year not ideal.  Tracking and working hard to close the gap in upper academy with the exciting news of "Forever home"  
• Daily attendance - hovering in 95% ....97% high bar goal.  
• GPA- a lot of time has gone into growing GPA this year.   Continue to work to move the needle. 
• Facilities :  meet with Mass devel on a bi weekly basis.  Meet next week as away on retreat this week and will provide updates next month.   - 
• FY24 budget will be presented at June retreat.  Budget next year is more complex versus past years due to capital campaign etc.  Working through this and. will go into further detail at retreat.  

No report 

Kari -

Great news over past couple weeks which David and Modesto will share :

David : Raised 1.133 ! Increased campaign from 1.2 to 1.7 mill.  There are pending grant requests to hear back from in coming weeks.   Great success but more to do! 

MM: We've had great approval but we do need additional funds ; want to do it right  (i.e. tech needs :security etc.) .  

Hector : met to discuss addition trustees 

Currently terms - several are coming to an end soon. (Hector and LD second terms ending next year).  Also, some Trustees have taken a step back.  Roles to fill and committee is discussing next steps.

One or two additional prospects  in play and will update next month 

LD questioned any specific needs ?MM :  Legal , Development .. 

Virtual meetings were extended for 2 years. 

MM recommends Board continues to meet virtually over 2 years except for 1) in Fall and 2) for the retreat.  

Hector raised the issue with attendance and people not logging on.  This is a deeper discussion that will have to take place, and be voted on, at the retreat.  

MM urged the group to spend 5 minutes at closing of meeting looking at the linked map.   This info will be provided to MSPCA .  MM to work with Tim and team to look at this data and if there is a connection with Board and legislators.