None in attendance

MM- on track with applications with waitlist in 6-9th grade. Seeking slight over-enrollment in lower grades to account for some attrition. Tracking attrition between 8-9th. Standing hour for small group tours to get accepted families or new families into the building. On track for 611 enrollment. Beginning next year, upper grades will be more filled out. Marketing success of college and career pathway will continue to help bring interest and applications in. Budgeting will be in place with a conservative student number; ideally the final enrollment will be even higher.

AS asked about the decline category- that refers to families who choose not to attend. Director of student recruitment calls families who decline to find out why- we do tend to lose students to Hampden Charter often due to transportation offerings.

85% teacher retention goal- anticipating that 

4% increase in salaries for all- no formalized evaluation for all this year, but will be ready for next year. Piloting performance and evaluation through Christien's work through this year.

AS asked about framework for salaries- MM responded that Libertas can make independent decisions as it operates as its own district.

AS asked if evaluations would be tied to merit pay and if it would drive people out or attract new staff- MM responded that this model is being evaluated. When there is faculty/staff attrition, MM wants to know who, because he only wants to retain those who can do the work well. Not a unionized staff.

Seniors- College process- team is helping students with FAFSA process.

Building- punch list- completing final steps and smaller details to keep using the space effectively and keeping it in shape.

FYIs- Ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday 3/27- Mayor Sarno and VIP's will be attending

Reception follows at 6:30-7

DESE site visit (virtual)- Focus Group of Board Members (4 or fewer)- April 8 at 11 AM

Hybrid meetings ending on 3/31/2025- so board meetings will need to be entirely in person beginning with April meeting

Chestnut lease still in negotiations- lawyers continuing to work

Push from Charter School Association to connect with the Governor's office- new commissioner of education incoming and Healey administration is communicating anti-Charter School sentiment. MM asking board to email/ call the governor's office to advocate for charter schools.

Van proposal- LACS has leased vans since Fall of 2021

Leased price is $1184 per month per van- roughly $85K since leasing began

We can lease for two more years for $56,832

or

Purchase existing vans for $35K each for $70,000

Finance committee in support of purchasing

AS asked about maintenance- MM responded that maintenance costs fall on LACS when leased. The vans are in good shape

KDK- committee discussed event on Thursday 3/27

Spring appeal upcoming

Newsletter came out recently to keep people informed of events and progress

Plug for private tours

Looking to bring in new support and trustees through tours and events.

PM mentioned that there was consideration of the possibility of a Foundation committee

KDK has connected a potential trustee with Modesto

Will meet in May

April 29 at 5:30 in person at LACS