School Leaders provided a high level overview going into the end of school year.  Mrs. Woods discussed Regents prep, data on students at risk of not graduating, and students prepared to be on-grade/on credit.  She noted that summer school notices have been sent to families.  Pop 7 data was delayed. but will be provided to the Committee.  Ms. Hines advised on the three Middle School grades and student progress.  

Ms. Peoples provided an updated status on recruitment and retention applications.  Based on trend in retention and applications in hand, she is projecting an estimated enrollment of 365.  

Ms. Moree provided the Finance Committee update inclusive of the April financial statements.  

The Finance Committee presented a draft budget to the Board for review, in advance of the Annual Board meeting in June.  The Committee had two work sessions with the leadership team to review class sections, instructional positions needed to support the educational programming.  Subsequent to those sessions, the Committee held two work sessions to stress test the projections for enrollment on 375 and 355 students.  The draft budget presented is at 375 students and with that enrollment, it is clear the system cannot support existing overall staffing.  A budget will include position eliminations - at 375 students, a total of 7 positions are proposed for elimination -  and the Committee was particularly mindful to think through preserving academic quality while moving toward the academy model.  The Committee draft budget at 375 reflects anticipated tuition rates, the most current projections for health and other insurances, along with other operational costs.  A discussion ensued.  The Committee asked board trustees to consider the proposal and ask questions.  A decision in June will be framed around anticipated student headcount, and the committee will work closely with the recruitment team and leaders to assure projections reflect most current information.

Separately a draft school calendar was presented.  Trustees were urged to get recommendations to the Accountability Committee prior to a vote at the June annual meeting.

Mrs. Woods presented on the proposed changes to the uniform policy related to head coverings.  She provided some context for why and how the issue was presented by the students to leadership.  She answered several questions from the Board.  The Board noted that they believed the policy was directionally appropriate.  Mrs. Woods asked that we delay a formal vote until she has the chance to meet with several student cohorts to review.