KDK thanked Hector for his years of dedicated service and congratulated MM on his recent wedding!

MM welcomed Emma Gianopolus- Director of Special Projects. EG spoke about upcoming goals:

- Liberty St school building will be prepared for fall 2024

- Chestnut St school building will be vacant

- Full communication with third party vendors

- Full communication with key stakeholders

EG shared timeline around the move to the new facility

Furniture and Building Planning Conversations- furniture negotiations with Hertz

Liberty St building construction update

Legacy Ambassador Committee- group of students, families and staff meet monthly to discuss opening of new building

AZ asked about furniture and ADA compliance- EG is proceeding with this in mind, currently taking inventory of current furniture in Chestnut St

PK asked about updates/ dashboard for building prep- EG will attend upcoming meetings and MM will keep Financial Committee informed about financials

EG showed layout plans for model classrooms for LA and UA, Library and Media Center for research and collaborative work- potential naming opportunity, Science Labs

TC asked about classroom layout- teachers will have some flexibility in moving desks

TC asked about collaboration spaces- Library is main space, also Deans' Offices

AS asked about security and safety measures- much built in, other parts Libertas can use a built in allowance for some of these, could tap into other funds for necessary items

JG asked about safety equipment being built in- EG noted that there is no gas line, looking to build eyewash station

TC asked about camera selection, recording options- Cloud based system exists, but cost is much higher. TC asks LACS to consider technology shelf life for long term budgeting

AZ asked about solar- not currently

 Liberty St contingency planning in process if needed-

MM updated on Talent- new roles for 12th grade now open. Emma in the Director of Special Projects Role. US Principal- Ben stepping in, AJ thriving in Dean role

New applications- meeting/ exceeding goals

UA Principal- focus on Adult Culture development

  -Teaching learning and coaching

  -Positive student experience

Royal Ambassador's program- student privilege within UA

Awards Ceremony 2/28 5-7 PM

Durag Fest- 2/29 5-7

Movie Night to highlight black stories 4:30-6:30 The Hate U Give

No updates

KDK- just shy of $2million in capital campaign

Looking to build up for extra ways to support, such as scholarships, summer program funding, travel to college. Want to use funds to let LACS stand out in Springfield

Request to bring in new folks to be friends and supporters of the school

HZ has met with incoming prospects for the board and feels very positively about what they offer this group

Meeting and evaluation schedule in place with MM. Lauren will continue to be involved

HZ offered his profound thanks to MM and his respect for the work with the LACS Board. Though his official tenure is ending he will continue to be involved in any way he can.

Next meeting is 3/26 at 5:30