Dr. Williams presented a powerpoint for the proposal for Powerschool and the features of each item provided. SIS system, it also has communication components, safe arrival -helps to keep up with attendance automatically. secure documents- shows the who and the when parents look at documents. Connect is also a classroom communication posting. Cashless payment option. Powerhub -holds everything. Amount for all things discussed. J

Judy mentioned that the full amount was not in the planning budget-but this is not new, it was not included in the planning for pre-planning but it was included in the first year budget. First 2 payments due September and November. This is CSP eligible.

Alan Lewis asked about training for teachers at the teacher level. Dr. Williams and Judy discussed that there will be 4 staff that will need to be fully trained and they will train the teachers at that level. Those that will be trained-Dr. Williams, Business Manager, Data Clerk, and Grants manager.  

Alan Lewis asked about the access-Dr. Williams says July 1. 

This led to discussion about Pre-Enrollment and the next steps. 

Judy and Dr. Williams discussed the check list and the items that might have been added. Judy encouraged the members to look at the full pre-opening check list. Both the full list and the spreadsheet are shared in the documents folder in Board on Tracks (BOT)

Discussed 4 policies that need to be reviewed. Have been placed in the folder for review. Hoping to have second batch of policies to be reviewed will be in folder by next meeting August 25.

Dr. Williams discussed the importance of approving the school calendar as soon as possible for parents. Calendar document is in the folder for review.