There is no financial update for this meeting.

There were no new updates for this meeting.

There were no new updates for this meeting.

Edie Bernard shared the details of the Executive Director's contract and inquired whether there are any significant questions or concerns regarding its contents. If there are no major issues, she will proceed with sending out a final version for signature. She also noted that the Model Policies are available for review and expressed some concerns about incorporating any updates that may require revisions. Dr. West will cross-check to ensure there are no newly added policies and will compare them with the approved board policies to confirm alignment.

Art Silverblatt provided a brief overview of the two new board candidates, as well as the five new potential parent candidates expressing interest in joining the board. He will be circulating this information to the other board members for their feedback before submitting it to the Board President for final approval.   

There were no new updates for this meeting.

Dr. West presented the organizational goals, highlighting key areas such as academic achievement, academic growth, reading proficiency, media and storytelling, school culture, attendance and retention, and financial responsibility targets. She also outlined the Year 2 priorities, which focus on alignment-driven goals, setting measurable objectives, and regularly tracking and assessing progress toward these targets.

Additionally, Dr. West presented updates on demographics and enrollment, recruitment efforts, school performance metrics, and staffing plans for the 2024-2025 school year. She also shared updates on operations and facilities, including expansion projects, security enhancements, and improvements to the sound system, soundproofing, and recess equipment.