Dr. Large gave an overview on the start of the school year including professional development, staffing, and enrollment (students in seats).  A discussion ensued on efforts of the Advancement team to implement student/family retention plans discussed in August, for leadership team engagement with area school leaders, and efforts to align student rosters with paperwork, bus passes (in terms of commitment to attending ALCSG).  

Dr. Large noted that leadership team members had made significant progress on getting clarity on outreach, family connections and students in seats as part of the overall September "start of school" churn.

Dr. Large noted that this high touch outreach turned up where CDTA had not implemented the two week free pass process as in prior years.  That precluded some students from getting to school as they lacked the bus pass.  Leadership team acquired necessary bus passes to remediate.

Separately, Ms. Getto noted that the APPR report was submitted on September 16th.  The draft was reviewed by the Leadership Team and the Committee prior to submittal.  Given the tight turn around with this year's report, it is under discussion to bring preparation of the report fully in-house for next year's report.  

Ms. Moree noted that the change in Board meeting date did not allow for the Finance Committee to meet prior to.  She noted that the August financial statements were included as part of the agenda but not yet fully discussed by the Committee.  The statements are based on the 290 students billed by Ms. Oldenburg.  It was noted that there was a discrepancy between students billed and those in Power School.  The Committee would further clarify the process to reconcile billing with students in Power School to ensure consistency.  The Committee and business administrator have met with Dr. Large several times since school opening, and are closely monitoring enrollment against budget.  Modifications to the budget will be required and that will coincide with BEDS day numbers.  

Separately, Ms. Moree noted that the annual independent audit was well underway.  Auditors had been on-site, materials provided on a regular basis.  No delays are anticipated and a draft audit is likely in mid-October.  

Ms. Brice advised the Board she will be stepping down as Chair and Ms. Harrison will be stepping into the position for the remainder of the School Year.  Ms. Brice will remain a trustee.  The Board and leadership team thanked Ms. Brice for her service and commitment on behalf of the ALCSG Community.