1. Dr. West shared how the teachers are bringing the school to life.  The teachers had a week of professional development, were involved in recruitment, and are now decorating classrooms.
2. Julie Flory stated that through conversations with her children, she is learning the value and promise of the St. Louis Voices Academy.
3. Dr. Woods stated she was impressed with the tour of the building.

L. Jackson shared there are some considerations of staff changes, due to the needed teachers for gym, as well as a building sub. Dr. West is working on the budget with  EDops to do what is feasible.  Board members were in support of hiring new staff to fill the role of a gym teacher and building sub.

No update at this time.

1. Edie Bernard - shared the date of September 23, 2023,  from 9:00a to 1:00 p as the date and time for the Board retreat.
2. The agenda will be sent out on September 9, 2023, for any feedback.

1. Dr. Woods will be joining the School Performance Committee.
2. Dr. Woods suggested that now that the school will launch the committee will have better data in order to provide good performance evaluations.

1. The Executive Director provided updates on goals and benchmarks.
2. Provided an update on staffing and staffing adjustments.
3. Dr. West reported that the school is on track with compliance goals for opening. Marsha, a member of the Commission will visit the school for the final run-through and approval for opening.
4. Please see Director's report and presentation:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16HV7xnzVjuOqlUb0TTxqcnzZkYK_z7j2/edit#slide=id.gf959571d63_0_14

1. B. Taylor shared that there has been an increase in recruitment efforts, including 2-3 weekly tabling and outreach.  All staff have been active in the recruitment.
2. Informed committee of the background checks that need to be completed.
3. Provided information on the on-time delivery of school furniture.